Georgia judge to toss racketeering charges against Atlanta ‘Cop City’ protesters

A Georgia judge plans to dismiss racketeering charges against 61 defendants linked to protests against a police training facility dubbed “Cop City,” stating that the state’s Attorney General lacked authority for the indictments. While charges related to arson may be quashed, the judge believes domestic terrorism charges can proceed, amidst ongoing controversy over the facility’s environmental impact and the protests following an activist’s death.

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