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Atlanta man sentenced to 23 years for large-scale drug trafficking operation
By GA News Gazette | Aug 28, 2025
Royce Cobb, also known as “Rapp,” has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison after being convicted for cocaine trafficking and illegal possession of a loaded semiautomatic firearm.
Lawrence R. Sommerfeld appointed magistrate judge in Atlanta federal court
By GA News Gazette | Aug 28, 2025
Lawrence R. Sommerfeld has been selected to serve as a magistrate judge in Atlanta, according to an announcement from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Richmond County man sentenced for stealing mail and committing bank fraud
By GA News Gazette | Aug 27, 2025
A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing mail, committing bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
Decatur man receives life sentence after guilty pleas in two home invasion rape cases
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
A Decatur man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from two separate home invasion rapes.
Judicial Conference seeks public input on proposed rule amendments
By GA News Gazette | Aug 25, 2025
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has released proposed changes to several federal rules and forms.
68-year-old sentenced for meth trafficking and illegal weapons in Cherokee County
By GA News Gazette | Aug 22, 2025
Michael Ferrell Price, also known as “Cheese,” has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and possessing firearms and explosive devices.
Augusta woman sentenced to prison for running fraudulent “ghost” tax business
By GA News Gazette | Aug 21, 2025
A Richmond County resident has been sentenced to federal prison for operating a fraudulent tax preparation business in Augusta, Georgia.
Former Army soldier receives life sentence for child sexual abuse convictions
By GA News Gazette | Aug 20, 2025
Cedrick Demon Robinson, a 42-year-old former Army soldier from Oxford, Mississippi, was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated sexual abuse of a child and attempted production of child pornography.
Coweta County sex offender pleads guilty alongside two others in child enticement cases
By GA News Gazette | Aug 19, 2025
Three individuals, including a registered sex offender under post-release supervision, have pleaded guilty to federal child enticement and evidence tampering charges in Rome, Georgia.
Clayton County man receives life sentence for fatal Super Bowl night shooting
By GA News Gazette | Aug 18, 2025
A Clayton County man has been sentenced to life in prison following his conviction for the shooting death of a friend over an unpaid loan.
Ten charged in $9 million COVID relief loan fraud case in Georgia
By GA News Gazette | Aug 15, 2025
Ten people have been charged in federal court with fraud and money laundering related to government loan programs intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Court to host CLE seminar on legal writing led by Emory professor
By GA News Gazette | Aug 13, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, in partnership with the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, will hold a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar focused on legal writing.
Savannah man convicted on federal ammunition charge following shooting
By GA News Gazette | Aug 13, 2025
A Savannah resident, Charlie Sapp, 58, has been convicted in U.S. District Court for possessing ammunition as a prohibited person following an incident in October 2021.
Former SBA employee pleads guilty alongside two others in pandemic loan fraud cases
By GA News Gazette | Aug 12, 2025
Rena Barrett, a former loan officer with the Small Business Administration (SBA), has pleaded guilty to making false statements in connection with applications for more than $550,000 in fraudulent COVID-19 pandemic loans.
Romanian nationals indicted for alleged $600,000 wire fraud scheme in Georgia
By GA News Gazette | Aug 11, 2025
A federal grand jury has indicted Romanian nationals Bogdan Alexandru Gherghevici, 26, and Viorel Cristea, 33, on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Husband and wife from Fort Stewart indicted for murder in child's death
By GA News Gazette | Aug 8, 2025
A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia has indicted Brandon M. Kelley, 29, and Stacey D. Kelley, 26, both residents of Fort Stewart Army Base in Liberty County, Georgia, on charges related to the death of their child, Vyolet Kelley.
Floyd County man charged with threatening former President Trump during TikTok livestream
By GA News Gazette | Aug 8, 2025
Jauan Rashun Porter, a resident of Rome, Georgia, was arrested and charged with making threats against the President of the United States.
Eleventh Circuit seeks public comments on proposed rule amendments
By GA News Gazette | Aug 7, 2025
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is considering changes to its local rules and is seeking public input on the proposed amendments.
Camden County sheriff’s sergeant indicted on federal civil rights charges
By GA News Gazette | Aug 7, 2025
A federal grand jury has indicted Buck William Aldridge, a sergeant with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia, on charges of civil rights violations and falsifying records.