Judge tosses Cobb "Stop Cop City" case, citing due process violation
A Cobb County judge dismissed charges against three activists tied to a 2022 protest, finding prosecutors intentionally delayed the case to gain a tactical advantage.
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A Cobb County judge dismissed charges against three activists tied to a 2022 protest, finding prosecutors intentionally delayed the case to gain a tactical advantage.
Federal prosecutors allege two individuals used fire and explosives to damage property and intimidate employees of a contractor working on Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center project.
A new Cobb County indictment tied to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center - dubbed "Cop City" by critics - underscores the intensifying legal battle over protest, policing, and power in Georgia.
Last year, a judge dropped most of the state's case against dozens of "Cop City" protesters, but Attorney General Chris Carr is appealing that decision.
