Katheryn Tucker
September 24, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Murder Conviction Over 'Miranda' BlundersGeorgia Supreme Court Justice Keith Blackwell said anyone who has ever seen an episode of "Law & Order" would know that Michael Grant tried to assert his "Miranda" rights and that police kept badgering him after he claimed his right to remain silent.
By Katheryn Tucker
9 minute read
September 24, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Senator Expects a Vote by Friday—and the Truth—for Kavanaugh Nomination“I really expect we'll get to a decision this week and move on,” Georgia Republican Senator David Perdue told Chuck Todd on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday.
By Katheryn Tucker
4 minute read
September 21, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Childhood Sex Abuse Victims Still Face Statute of Limitations Hurdle“I understand the general reasoning why you have a statute of limitations. You can't allow people to have the risk of litigation unendingly. That makes sense in many respects – except for the injury of childhood sexual abuse,” said Darren Penn of the Penn Law Group. “Most people don't disclose the abuse until they're 42. That's the average.”
By Katheryn Tucker
4 minute read
September 18, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Ford's Lawyer Lawyers UpPatrick T. O'Connor, managing partner with Oliver Maner in Savannah and a past president of the State Bar of Georgia, has entered an appearance as counsel for Ford's lead lawyer, D. Alan Thomas, who is facing a sanctions hearing before the judge.
By Katheryn Tucker
6 minute read
September 18, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Councilmembers Call for Courtroom LivestreamingAtlanta City Council members say cameras in the courtroom could improve public understanding of the judicial system.
By Katheryn Tucker
2 minute read
September 18, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Ford Wins a Round in Hotly-Contested Roof Crush Case With Sanctions AppealThe Georgia Court of Appeals issued a one-sentence order denying an emergency motion to dismiss Ford's notice of appeal in a product liability wrongful death lawsuit involving a South Georgia couple who died in an F-250 Super Duty pickup truck rollover crash.
By Katheryn Tucker
5 minute read
September 14, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Deal Picks Bethel for High Court, Coomer for Court of AppealsAs lawmakers, both carried the ball for the governor as floor leaders in the state Senate and House of Representatives.
By Katheryn Tucker
5 minute read
September 12, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Assistant Solicitor Pinson Moves Up to Replace WarrenAndrew Pinson, who served as an assistant solicitor general with Sarah Warren, will step up to take her place.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
September 12, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Retired Hines Goes From Bench to 'Bench'Hines has moved into position to become a utility player for both of Georgia's appellate courts.
By Katheryn Tucker
3 minute read
September 12, 2018 | Daily Report Online
JNC Sends Deal 3 More Supreme Court NomineesThe Judicial Nominating Commission has given Gov. Nathan Deal a new list of candidates to consider for filling the last remaining opening on the Georgia…
By Katheryn Tucker
2 minute read
