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The Latest Breaking News from Cop City

‘Chilling’ effect on protesters as Cop City prosecution drags into second year

Lawyers for 61 people facing charges over police protest say delays are ruining lives and case is politically motivated

The Guardian - US

New documents shed light on police killing of Georgia ‘Cop City’ activist

Records obtained by Guardian give details about events leading to death of Manuel Paez Terán, shot dead in 2023

The Guardian - US

Family of ‘Cop City’ activist shot dead by Georgia police sue officers involved

Complaint alleges fourth amendment rights of Manuel ‘Tortuguita’ Paez Terán were violated during 2023 raid

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Body Cam Footage Shows Atlanta Cop Knew Felony Charges Against Cop City Protesters Were 'a Reach'

In bodycam footage, the police major—now the deputy chief—asks for "anything we can get" after being told felony charges would be difficult.

Reason

Money-laundering charges dropped against bail fund in Cop City protest case

Atlanta Solidarity Fund’s members still face racketeering charges in case about protest against police training center

The Guardian - US

Money laundering charges dropped against bail fund leaders that supported Atlanta’s ‘Stop Cop City’ movement

City still planning to move ahead with controversial law enforcement training center being built in Atlanta-area forest

The Independent UK

Georgia Judge Criticizes Prosecutors For Mishandling Confidential Emails

Georgia judge reprimands prosecutors for mishandling attorney-client emails in 'Stop Cop City' racketeering case, raising concerns over negligence and pote...

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Defense attorneys in Cop City case ‘frustrated’ after finally visiting forest

Site of proposed Atlanta police training center has changed greatly since arrest of protesters charged with racketeering

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After pressure, Georgia attorney general in Cop City case responds to motions

John Fowler schedules forest visits for Rico defense lawyers but continues to claim ignorance on privileged emails

The Guardian - US

Georgia accused of stopping defense lawyers visiting ‘Cop City’ protest site

Dozens charged with conspiracy in South River Forest but court filing says state is obstructing attorney visits

The Guardian - US

Federal judge in Georgia blocks ‘most severe’ law on bail fund restrictions

Lawsuit challenges law as unconstitutional, meant to target fund helping Cop City protestors

The Guardian - US

Atlanta police surveil people opposing ‘Cop City’: ‘There’s this constant stalking feeling’

Residents wonder what legal protections are available as police monitor them at all hours, blaring sirens and shining lights

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University of Georgia pulls out of ‘Cop City’ lawsuit requesting public records

Dean of law school orders first amendment clinic to curtail core work, including on Atlanta Police Foundation case

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‘Our struggles are connected’: Atlanta protesters link Cop City to Gaza war

Campus protesters say issue of police training center and its connections to Israel has been on their minds for months

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Georgia claims police not using Signal to message about ‘Cop City’, despite evidence to contrary

Defense attorney in conspiracy case cites Guardian reporting in seeking police messages on activists opposed to training center

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Police allegedly use rubber bullets and teargas at university protest in Georgia

Multiple arrests at crackdown on Emory University campus encampment focused on Palestine and Cop City

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Atlanta Police Foundation ignored Cop City records requests, lawsuit claims

University of Georgia filed complaint on behalf of news outlet and transparency research organization, saying queries unanswered

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Protests as Atlanta council adopts new rules for referendum on Cop City

Vote comes amid protests against the methodology the council adopted for signature matching on referendum petitions

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The Flimsy RICO Case Against Atlanta's Cop City Protestors

Law enforcement officials appear to have tarred ad hoc bands of protesters as members of an organized criminal movement.

Reason

Georgia Judge Issues Potentially Unconstitutional Gag Order in 'Cop City' Trial

The trial of the first of 61 defendants starts today, but the judge has seemingly forbidden any of the defendants or their attorneys from discussing the case.

The Guardian - US

Closed-door meeting thwarts bid to let Atlanta residents vote on Cop City

Top aide to mayor objected to referendum measure’s wording just before city official was to introduce it

The Guardian - US

Federal agencies pushed extreme view of Cop City protesters, records show

New documents seen by Drilled and the Guardian show how agencies laid groundwork for dozens of domestic terrorism arrests

The Guardian - US

Atlanta police use Signal to discuss ‘Cop City’ amid outcry over transparency

High-ranking members of police department using encrypted phone app to communicate about project amid public concern

The Guardian - US

‘It’s alarming’: diary of killed Cop City activist to play role in Georgia lawsuit

State makes unusual move in submitting journal of Manuel ‘Tortuguita’ Paez Terán, killed by state troopers in January

The Guardian - US

Fight to stop ‘Cop City’ over water pollution fears has day in court

Opponents tell judge that sediment runoff from police campus violates Clean Water Act and thus project should be halted

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