Atlanta Jury Convicts Federal Prison Guard on Bribery and Drug ConspiracyJune 8, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Atlanta convicted former USP-Atlanta correctional officer Patrick Shackelford of bribery and narcotics smuggling conspiracy on April 2, 2026, in NDGA.
Federal Jury Convicts Norcross Man in $400K Tax Fraud SchemeJune 8, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Atlanta convicted Festus Anyiam on four counts of theft of government funds and one count of money laundering involving over $400,000 in fraudulent tax refunds.
Eleventh Circuit Requires Bond Hearings for Long-Term Interior DetaineesMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Eleventh Circuit ruled 2-1 that interior immigrants are not "seeking admission" and must receive bond hearings, joining the Second Circuit against the Trump detention policy.
Georgia Court of Appeals Takes Up Willis Fee-Recovery AppealMay 14, 2026Legal NewsThe Georgia Court of Appeals agreed to hear Fani Willis's appeal on whether she has standing to block a roughly $16 million legal-fee claim by Trump and co-defendants.
Peewee Longway Enters Federal Plea Deal in Fentanyl and Firearms CaseMay 10, 2026Law and PolicyAtlanta rapper Peewee Longway pleaded guilty May 6 in a federal drug and firearms case; sentencing is set for July 9, with a negotiated range of 10 to 14 years.
Fulton County Jury Convicts Midtown Shooter on All 14 CountsMay 5, 2026VerdictsA Fulton County jury convicted Raissa Kengne on all 14 counts in the 2022 Midtown Atlanta shooting spree; Judge Ingram imposed two consecutive life terms plus 50 years.
DOJ Secures $750,000 Fair Housing Settlement Against Atlanta Property ManagerMay 4, 2026Law and PolicyDOJ announces a $750,000 Fair Housing Act settlement against Atlanta property manager Russell-affiliated entities over disability accommodation refusals, the second-largest of its kind.