Bret Williams

Bret Williams

October 27, 2021 | Daily Report Online

When it Comes to the Atlanta Braves and MLB, Play Ball, Not Politics

This week the Atlanta Braves are playing the Houston Astros in the World Series, baseball's crown jewel.

By Bret Williams

4 minute read

March 22, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Former Prosecutor: Was Accused Spa Shooter Killing Temptation or Asian Women? 

Justice is better served by assessing all the facts and circumstances to determine whether the gunman's actions were alloyed with racial hatred and gender animus. We must allow the evidence, not his words, to lead our way.

By Bret Williams

4 minute read

February 04, 2021 | Daily Report Online

Charges Against Trump Require Fulton DA to Ask, 'Can You Eat an Elephant?'

The prosecution of the former president would be resource-intensive and necessarily delay or leave unpursued other (maybe many) cases and investigations in her office.

By Bret Williams

4 minute read

November 02, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Guns, Polls and Geese: A Lawyer's Lessons

Let us contend with each other to form a more perfect union. But leave weapons and yelling at home or use them to defend legitimate access to the polls, not to discourage or intimidate others from voting.

By Bret Williams

3 minute read

May 19, 2020 | Daily Report Online

What the Law Should Say if Coronavirus Gets Weaponized

In addition to what any state might do, federal deterrence and punishment demand that anyone found guilty of such a crime with an interstate or international nexus should be punished federally. For this reason alone, the use or threatened use of COVID-19 as a weapon should be its own federal crime.

By Bret Williams

5 minute read