Car used by inmates who escaped jail is found; $73,000 reward offered
The blue Dodge Challenger used to help four jail inmates in central Georgia escape custody last week was found in a parking lot on Friday.
Georgia
Chesebro pleads guilty in Trump-Georgia case
Former Trump campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty Friday in the Georgia election interference case, a day after Sidney Powell took her own plea deal. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and former federal prosecutor Scott Fredricksen discussed what this means for Trump.
Trump ally Sidney Powell pleads guilty
Sidney Powell, an attorney who was a key figure in former President Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts after reaching an agreement with prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia. Powell was sentenced to six years on probation and must pay a $6,000 fine and is required to testify against any and all co-defendants, which could include Trump. Robert Costa reports.
Jury selection in Georgia election trial
Jury selection begins Friday for the first trial of one of Donald Trump's co-defendants, Kenneth Chesebro, in the Georgia election interference case. Chesebro was expected to be tried alongside Sidney Powell, but she took a plea deal and now plans to testify against any and all of the other co-defendants, including the former president. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.
Powell may testify against Trump after deal
Sidney Powell, a former lawyer and ally to Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Fulton County
Sidney Powell, one of 19 defendants, including former President Trump, charged in the Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case, pleaded guilty Thursday. She was sentenced to six years of probation and will pay thousands of dollars in fines and has also agreed to testify against codefendants at future trials. Robert Costa takes a look at what the plea could mean for Trump.
Breaking down Sidney Powell's plea deal
Sidney Powell, a Trump-allied attorney who was a key figure in alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges Thursday. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joined CBS News to discuss the deal Powell reached with prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia.
What does Powell guilty plea mean for Trump?
Sidney Powell, an attorney who was a key figure in former President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges after reaching an agreement with prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia. Powell is also required to testify "truthfully against any and all co-defendants in this matter," the judge in the case said. CBS News reporter Graham Kates has more.
Trump ally Sidney Powell pleads guilty
Sidney Powell, an attorney and ally of former President Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty in Georgia's 2020 election interference case. Powell and 18 others, including Trump, were indicted by a grand jury in Fulton County in August. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and investigative reporter Graham Kates have more.
Watch: Dash cam video shows exonerated Florida man's struggle with deputy
Leonard Cure was trying to make up for lost time in the three years since his release from prison after Florida officials concluded he had been wrongfully convicted of armed robbery.
4 inmates, including murder suspect, escape Georgia jail
Authorities say the inmates got out through a damaged window and a cut fence before a Dodge Challenger picked them up outside.
Troopers who fatally shot "Cop City" activist in Georgia avoid charges
Georgia state troopers who shot and killed an environmental activist at the site of a planned police and firefighter training center near Atlanta will not be charged.
Jimmy Carter celebrates 99th birthday
Jimmy Carter, who entered hospice care in February, is celebrating his 99th birthday at home in Plains, Georgia, with his wife, Rosalynn — and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mark Strassmann reports.
Murdered woman identified after 33 years as authorities seek killer
DNA profiling and forensic genealogy allowed investigators to identify the remains of Lisa Coburn Kesler, who was 20 when she was killed in 1990.
Invasive catfish poised to be "apex predators" in Georgia rivers
"If (flathead catfish) can fit it in their mouth, they're going to eat it," a state biologist said.
Man imprisoned 22 years "cried like a baby" after murder charges dropped
Joey Watkins was 20 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to serve life plus five years in prison for the 2000 slaying of Isaac Dawkins.
This Savannah man kept a dying craft alive
As part of a new series, "CBS Mornings" surprised lead national correspondent David Begnaud with a plane ticket at the airport, just hours before boarding, with the challenge of finding a special story once he lands. We kicked things off in Savannah, Georgia, where David's journey led him to a man who has kept a dying craft alive.
Possible Trump-Georgia witnesses revealed
A filing in the Georgia election interference case reveals who could be called as witnesses in the trial, including attorney Lin Wood, who was a member of Donald Trump's legal team after the 2020 election. CBS News reporter Graham Kates spoke with Wood and joins CBS News to discuss their conversation.
Three "fake electors" argue their cases should move to federal court
The three Georgia politicians are accused of being so-called "fake" electors.
Trump hits back over gag order request
Special counsel Jack Smith is seeking a narrow gag order to prevent former President Donald Trump from attacking prosecutors, judges and witnesses involved in his federal 2020 election interference case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on Trump's response.
Georgia Bulldogs to take on South Carolina
Reigning national champions Georgia Bulldogs are set to play against the South Carolina Gamecocks on CBS Saturday. CBS Sports HQ college football writer Shehan Jeyarajah breaks down week three.
6 "Soldiers of Christ" arrested after woman found dead in trunk
"The victim's body weighed approximately 70 pounds when discovered by detectives," police said
Judge severs Fulton County election cases
Former President Donald Trump will not face an October trial in the Georgia election interference case. The judge overseeing the case ruled Thursday that Trump and 16 other co-defendants will be tried separately from two defendants who requested a speedy trial. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Breaking down severance ruling in Trump case
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee ruled Thursday in favor of severing the trials for 17 of the defendants, including former President Donald Trump, from that of two other defendants charged over alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBS News to discuss why the judge ruled that way.
Judge splits up trials in Trump-Georgia case
A judge ruled Thursday in favor of severance for the co-defendants in former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joined CBS News to discuss the ruling and the other hearings taking place in the case.
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Attorneys for Rep. Ilhan Omar accuse DOJ of violating judge's orders
Ukraine still can't intercept drones due to Starlink issues, Zelenskyy says
On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"
Pope Leo discharged from hospital on Saturday, four days after surgery
EU diplomats say they were attacked by settlers in West Bank
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
Live
Reported attacks on ships around Hormuz reach record highs
Exclusive