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Woman accused of trying to torch historic MLK home in Atlanta denied bond

December 10, 2023

Woman accused of trying to torch historic MLK home in Atlanta denied bond

A woman who was captured on camera attempting to torch the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr. was denied bond by a Fulton County Magistrate over the weekend.

Suspect in attempted arson of MLK Jr's birth home is decorated US Navy veteran

December 9, 2023

Suspect in attempted arson of MLK Jr's birth home is decorated US Navy veteran

The suspect arrested on charges of attempted arson at the birth home of Martin Luther King Jr. is a US Navy veteran who earned multiple decorations during her service.

Martin Luther King Jr. home arson suspect named, caught on camera

December 8, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. home arson suspect named, caught on camera

Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, 26, has been charged with attempted arson and interfering with government property after she tried to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home.

Georgia high school baseball player declared brain-dead after freak batting cage accident

December 8, 2023

Georgia high school baseball player declared brain-dead after freak batting cage accident

Jeremy Medina, a high school baseball player at Gainesville High School, was declared brain-dead this week after he suffered “devastating head injury" during practice last month.

Atlanta woman arrested after attempted arson of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home

December 8, 2023

Atlanta woman arrested after attempted arson of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home

A 26-year-old woman was arrested in Atlanta on Thursday after dousing Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home with gasoline in an arson attempt.

Georgia redistricting plan heads to Kemp's desk after clearing Legislature

December 7, 2023

Georgia redistricting plan heads to Kemp's desk after clearing Legislature

Georgia's Republican-led Legislature on Thursday passed a court-ordered redraw of the state's congressional map, which retains the party's 9-5 delegation advantage.

Georgia's redrawn congressional map nears passage as special redistricting session approaches likely end

December 6, 2023

Georgia's redrawn congressional map nears passage as special redistricting session approaches likely end

Georgia lawmakers are nearing passage of a redrawn congressional map, which was ordered after a judge mandated that another majority-Black district be drawn.

Georgia family files lawsuit after man's death in police confrontation with tow truck driver

December 6, 2023

Georgia family files lawsuit after man's death in police confrontation with tow truck driver

The family of a Georgia man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit following his death in a police confrontation after a minor car crash. The incident was captured on camera.

Georgia family seeks $16 million in restitution after man killed during police traffic stop

December 6, 2023

Georgia family seeks $16 million in restitution after man killed during police traffic stop

The family of a Black man fatally shot by a Georgia deputy during a traffic stop is planning to sue the sheriff's office and has demanded $16 million in restitution.

2 plead guilty to torching Atlanta Wendy's during Rayshard Brooks riot

December 5, 2023

2 plead guilty to torching Atlanta Wendy's during Rayshard Brooks riot

Two of three suspects in an arson attack on the Atlanta Wendy's location where Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot have pleaded guilty and were sentenced to probation.