R. Robin McDonald
Daily Report reporter R. Robin McDonald's journalism career includes stints as a staff writer at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Wichita Eagle, and The Anniston Star and as a trial tracker at CourtTV and CNN. She is the author of two true crime books -- Black Widow: The True Story of the Hilley Poisonings and Secrets Never Lie: The Death of Sara Tokars.
August 18, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Second Georgia Probate Judge Succumbs to COVID-19Chattooga County Probate Judge Jon Payne, who was elected in 1974, died early Tuesday.
By R. Robin McDonald
4 minute read
August 17, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Judges Go Online to Celebrate 19th Amendment's 100th BirthdayThe project features 15 judges as part of an initiative to engage the judicial branch in promoting civics education.
By R. Robin McDonald
3 minute read
August 13, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Lawyers, Legal Scholars Weigh In on Emory Law Professor's Discrimination Lawsuit Over Classroom SlurLawyers and law professors say the context of both Emory law professor Paul Zwier's use of a racial epithet and the former interim law school dean's letters to the community criticizing him, will likely be key factors in the case if it should go to trial.
By R. Robin McDonald
6 minute read
August 11, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Fani Willis Sweeps Paul Howard to Take Over as Fulton County DAWillis had nearly 73% of the vote heading into Wednesday morning.
By R. Robin McDonald
3 minute read
August 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Atlanta Attorney Surrenders Bar License After Placing Roswell Judge's Initials on Court OrderElizabeth Vila Rogan voluntarily surrendered her license after pleading no contest to obstructing court officers.
By R. Robin McDonald
2 minute read
August 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Punished for Being White? Law Professor Suspended Over N-Word Sues Emory, Ex-DeanEmory University law professor Paul Zwier contends he was disciplined for using a racial epithet because he is white, while other Black professors at Emory have used the same epithet both in and out of class without consequence.
By R. Robin McDonald
4 minute read
August 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online
'He Will Be Removed': District Attorney Challenger Fani Willis Talks About Her Campaign Against Her Former BossCandidate Fani Willis is challenging Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard in the Democratic primary election on Aug. 11.
By R. Robin McDonald
7 minute read
August 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Fulton DA Paul Howard Accuses Political Opponent Fani Willis of Running a 'Win-at-All-Costs' CampaignFulton County District Attorney Paul Howard, who is seeking his seventh term, faces a runoff Tuesday against challenger Fani Willis, a former veteran prosecutor in his office.
By R. Robin McDonald
9 minute read
August 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Embattled Fulton DA Agrees to Pay $6.5K Ethics Fine Over Failure to Report Outside IncomeHoward, who is seeking his seventh term, faces a runoff with veteran prosecutor Fani Willis on Tuesday, agreed to pay the fine "through some form of technicality."
By R. Robin McDonald
4 minute read
August 06, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Rayshard Brooks' Shooting Is Flashpoint in Runoff Election for Fulton County District AttorneyFulton County District Attorney Paul Howard is battling for a seventh term against Fani Willis, a veteran prosecutor who garnered 42 % of the vote to Howard's 34% in the June 9 primary.
By R. Robin McDonald
3 minute read
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