While a new judge in Fulton County tried to revive the criminal trial of accused courthouse shooter Brian G. Nichols, a judge in neighboring DeKalb County heard arguments over the civil litigation brought by Nichols’ alleged victims and survivors against law enforcement officials.
DeKalb County State Court Judge J. Antonio DelCampo weighed whether a sheriff and his deputies may be held to account if accused of violating or mishandling their assigned duties, and how much leeway they have in deciding how to pursue those tasks.
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