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R. Robin McDonald

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.

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December 10, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Griffin Circuit's Chief Judge Announces Plans to Leave the Bench for Private Practice

Superior Court Chief Judge Christopher Edwards said he wants to return to being a trial lawyer.

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read

December 09, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Ga. Chief Justice Warns Judges Who Conduct Jury Trials to 'Remain Vigilant' About COVID-19

Georgia's chief justice cautioned judges to be prepared to suspend jury trials and grand juries if COVID-19 rates continue to rise.

By R. Robin McDonald

3 minute read

December 09, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Northern District of Georgia Suspends Jury Trials Through February as COVID-19 Spreads

The order is U.S. District Chief Judge Thomas Thrash's ninth curtailing court operations because of the pandemic

By R. Robin McDonald

3 minute read

December 08, 2020 | Law.com

'No Chance of Success': Lawyers Demolish Ken Paxton's Latest Election Lawsuit

Lawyers on social media largely denounced the Texas attorney general's claims, which have already been dismissed by other courts.

By R. Robin McDonald

7 minute read

December 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online

11th Circuit Denies Reality Winner's Appeal for Compassionate Release

"When reviewing for abuse of discretion, there will be occasions in which we affirm the district court even though we would have gone the other way had it been our call," Circuit Judge Beverly Martin wrote.

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read

December 04, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Long County Probate Judge Loses Suit for Do-Over Election in Race He Lost

The attorney representing the successful challenger to Long County Probate Judge Bobby Harrison Smith claimed Smith was attacking "the integrity of the electoral process."

By R. Robin McDonald

3 minute read

December 04, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Houston, Richmond County Judges Dish on Return of Jury Trials

The judges talk about why they are reconvening in-person jury trials even as COVID-19 rates are escalating across the state.

By R. Robin McDonald

5 minute read

December 03, 2020 | Daily Report Online

'Good Grief': 11th Circuit Judges Get Into Scathing Exchange Over Transgender Inmate

Chief Judge William Pryor and Judge Kevin Newsom said Judge Robin Rosenbaum's strong dissent threatened the circuit court's collegiality.

By R. Robin McDonald

5 minute read

December 02, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Athens Attorney Deborah Gonzalez Wins Runoff, Will Become State's First Latina DA

Gonzalez had to sue to reinstate the election for the post that was canceled by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger so the governor could fill the vacancy by appointment.

By R. Robin McDonald

3 minute read

November 30, 2020 | Daily Report Online

Two Judges Forgo Masks in Court as Toombs County Jury Trials Resume

A livestream of the proceedings showed the judges, court staff and attorneys sporadically taking off their masks during jury voir dire.

By R. Robin McDonald

4 minute read