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Opinion — Raising comrades: a dispatch from the children’s movement to Stop Cop City 

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Jamie Marsicano speaks at a press conference, with her attorney Xavier T. de Janon standing behind her, outside the Fulton County Courthouse, following a motions hearing the 'Cop City' racketeering case on Sept. 8, 2025.
Georgia Court of Appeals will take up ‘Cop City’ RICO case

Attorney General Chris Carr appealed Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin A. Farmer’s dismissal of racketeering charges against 61 people. The Georgia Court of Appeals accepted the application on Wednesday, despite process challenges from the defense.

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‘Always be a struggle’: Sapelo Island Gullah Geechee to vote on historic zoning referendum
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin M. Farmer, presiding over the Cop City RICO trial of Ayla King.
What’s happening with the Cop City domestic terrorism, RICO charges?

In Fulton County, a judge dismissed the 61-person Cop City racketeering charge while also ruling that domestic terrorism charges could move forward. On the same day, an activist filed a motion to dismiss her domestic terrorism charge in DeKalb County.

An organizer from the Cop City Vote campaign stands around a table of petition gatherers.
Federal appeals court rules against ‘Cop City’ referendum
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.

A cinematic still of Jamie Mariscano, a white nonbinary person with medium-length dark blonde hair wearing a white t-shirt. Jamie is smiling. The setting is close to dusk, with long shadows. The sun frames left side of Jamie's face. Only the upper quarter of Jamie is visible. The setting is woodsy, with trees visible but slightly blurry in the background. The
Cop City domestic terrorism charge dismissed over speedy trial and due process rights violation

Jamie Marsicano was charged with domestic terrorism via warrant 29 months ago, but that charge remains unindicted. The defense says the lengthy delay is intentional and particularly damaging to Marsicano’s legal career, which remains on hold while the charge is pending. 

Surinder Chadha Jimenez, attorney for 'Cop City' RICO defendant Ayla King, speaks to the press on his appeal for acquittal on the grounds of double jeopardy after Judge Kevin Farmer declared a mistrial.
Cop City RICO: Trial of Ayla King delayed again over mistrial, double jeopardy appeal
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin M. Farmer, presiding over the Cop City RICO trial of Ayla King.
Video Cop City RICO: Mistrial declared in Ayla King’s case || Full Court Proceeding

The Cop City RICO trial of Ayla King is once again headed to the Georgia Court of Appeals after Fulton County Superior Court Judge Kevin M. Farmer declares a mistrial.

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.