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On November 5, 2024, bomb threats targeting polling locations in Georgia, particularly in Fulton County, briefly disrupted voting. The FBI indicated these threats likely originated from Russian email domains, although they were deemed non-credible. A judge extended polling hours in response to the threats, which disproportionately affected Black voters.
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A federal report reveals severe abuses at Fulton County Jail, highlighting inadequate protections for vulnerable inmates and unsanitary conditions. The investigation, initiated in July 2023, cites excessive force by staff and a lack of medical care, leading to numerous deaths and ongoing trauma among detainees.
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Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kendrick, known as Yak Gotti, face charges including murder and gang activity linked to the 2015 killing of Donovan Thomas Jr. The jury is deliberating after closing arguments, with defense attorneys arguing the prosecution's case relies on unreliable evidence and witness testimony.