Federal Jury Awards $79M Against Ameris Bank in Whistleblower CaseJune 18, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Atlanta awarded former Ameris Bank executive Patrick Byrne $79.4M, finding the bank liable for whistleblower retaliation and wrongful termination.
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.