R. Robin Mcdonald
July 19, 2019 | Daily Report Online
State Revenue Agent Charged With Racketeering in Video Gaming InvestigationA supervisory agent in the Revenue Department's Alcohol & Tobacco division is charged with accepting airline tickets and a $13,000 watch to investigate business competitors of another owner of video game machines.
By R. Robin McDonald
5 minute read
July 15, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Georgia Lawyers Argued 2018 Elections Were Safe, but State Was Already a Cyber TargetAn Oct. 2, 2018 memo warned Georgia that “cyber actors and foreign influencers … may intend to disrupt political processes, sway public opinion, or to support or undermine certain political organizations.”
By R. Robin McDonald
9 minute read
July 12, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Judge in Georgia Abortion Fight Known for His Fair-Minded DemeanorU.S. District Judge Steve Jones, an Obama appointee, drew high praise during his investiture from Justice Clarence Thomas.
By R. Robin McDonald
7 minute read
July 10, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Judge: Suit Claiming Doraville Runs Unconstitutional Court Can ProceedA federal judge issued an order Tuesday finding that Doraville's municipal court judges, police and prosecutors have a strong motive to maximize revenues that fund 17-30% of the city's annual budget.
By R. Robin McDonald
4 minute read
July 10, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Defense Lawyers Say Macon DA's Call for New Law Means Gaming Machines Are LegalTwo defense attorneys said a request for lawmakers to make coin-operated game machines illegal statewide “must mean they are currently legal."
By R. Robin McDonald
7 minute read
July 10, 2019 | Daily Report Online
ACLU of Georgia, Cohen Milstein Team Up for Housing Discrimination LawsuitA North Georgia woman claims she was evicted from her rental home because she invited a black co-worker and their child over for a playdate with her children.
By R. Robin McDonald
4 minute read
July 09, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Macon DA Doubles Down With New Charges in Battle Against Coin Operated Video GamesThe charges come a day after the DA called on lawmakers to make coin operated gaming machines illegal across the state.
By R. Robin McDonald
4 minute read
July 08, 2019 | Daily Report Online
6 Things to Know About Bob Barr, Newest Member of Georgia's Judicial Watchdog CommissionThe former congressman, U.S. attorney, CIA analyst and presidential candidate will serve a two-year appointment to the state Judicial Qualifications Commission's seven-member investigative panel.
By R. Robin McDonald
3 minute read
June 28, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Conviction Based on Gaming Machines OverturnedA 74-year-old restaurant owner who chose to fight the felony conviction and five-year sentence for having coin-operated game machines in his restaurant is the first step in halting what his lawyers say is a pattern of similar prosecutions across the state by prosecutors who bring charges and seize millions in assets that they keep in return for lenient plea deals.
By R. Robin McDonald
6 minute read
June 27, 2019 | Daily Report Online
Bar Complaint Against House Speaker Isn't a Conspiracy, Attorney ContendsAn attorney representing a woman who filed a bar complaint against Georgia House Speaker David Ralston sent a letter to the State Bar of Georgia rebutting claims that her client was being exploited by political enemies.
By R. Robin McDonald
6 minute read
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