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Xavier de Janon, defense attorney for one of the Stop Cop City RICO and domestic terrorism defendants, speaks during a press conference following the May 14 status hearing.

Cop City RICO: Fulton County Judge intends to dismiss 61-person racketeering indictment

The Georgia Attorney General did not have the authority to indict 61 people on racketeering and arson charges in August 2023, judge says. Georgia law requires the state attorney general to obtain authorization from the governor for those charges.

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Xavier de Janon, defense attorney for one of the Stop Cop City RICO and domestic terrorism defendants, speaks during a press conference following the May 14 status hearing.
ATL61: ‘Cop City’ RICO judge hears arguments over evidence and discovery issues 

Defense attorneys in the 61-person ‘Cop City’ racketeering case argued the evidence obtained during a May 2023 police raid be tossed out and requested the trial judge issue orders to limit discovery.

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