Georgia AG assigns new prosecutor in shooting death Rayshard Brooks
The announcement that Peter Skandalakis will serve as substitute prosecutor in the case against Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe was made Wednesday afternoon by Attorney General Chris Carr’s office.
Community demands change on one-year anniversary of killing of Rayshard Brooks
On the anniversary of Brooks’ death, the ground where the Wendy’s used to stand remained caged off and unused, in a community unsatisfied with what has changed since.
Crowd gathers at site of Rayshard Brooks killing on one year anniversary
Hundreds of people gathered at the site of the former Wendy's restaurant was Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer.
Timeline: Death of Rayshard Brooks and Garrett Rolfe case
Rayshard Brooks was a father of four celebrating his daughter’s birthday at an arcade on June 12, 2020, hours before he was killed in the parking lot of an Atlanta Wendy’s.
Death of Rayshard Brooks: Atlanta reflects on anniversary of police shooting
People reflected publicly on social media one year after Rayshard Brooks' death.
Family of Secoriea Turner sues city of Atlanta, Wendy's for her death
The parents of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old girl shot and killed in Atlanta at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed weeks earlier, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta over her death.
Judge grants Fulton County DA's request for recusal, orders special prosecutor be appointed
A judge ruled on Friday the Fulton County District Attorney is “disqualified” from prosecuting the Rayshard Brooks case.
Officer charged in Rayshard Brooks' death asks for change to bond conditions
After his firing by the Atlanta police department was reversed last week, Garrett Rolfe is asking a judge to change the conditions of his bond.
Garrett Rolfe's reinstatement with Atlanta Police Department sparks protests
Protests began in Atlanta on Wednesday following news that Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta Police Department officer charged with murdering Rayshard Brooks, has been reinstated.
Board reverses termination of officer charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting death
The Atlanta Civil Service Board voted to revoke the dismissal of fired Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe, who is facing a murder charge in the death of Rayshard Brooks, after Rolfe appealed his termination.
Rayshard Brooks' family 'disappointed' by Garrett Rolfe's reinstatement, lawyers say
Lawyers for Rayshard Brooks' family say they're disappointed with Garrett Rolfe's reinstatement with the Atlatna Police Department, but also with the city for handling his firing improperly.
Judge wants info on prosecutor request to recuse in cop case
A judge is asking a district attorney who has tried to recuse her office from any prosecution of the Atlanta police officers involved in a fatal confrontation with Rayshard Brooks to provide evidence showing why she shouldn’t be involved.
Fulton County DA goes before judge to ask to end stalemate with Georgia AG on APD prosecutions
A judge ruled the Fulton County District Attorney needs to prosecute the Rayshard Brooks case and the controversial arrests of two college students.
Rayshard Brooks, tased college students cases 'in limbo' after meeting with Fulton DA
Three Atlanta families are in limbo after meeting with the Fulton County District Attorney who has refused to prosecute a police shooting and the arrest of two college students.
Georgia attorney general denies request for special prosecutor in high-profile police cases
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has denied a request by Fulton County District Attorney Fanni Willis to appoint special prosecutors in two high-profile cases against Atlanta police officers for excessive force.
Fulton DA transfers Rayshard Brooks case to Georgia Attorney General
Recently elected Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has transferred the case against a former Atlanta police officer charged in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks to the Office of the Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.
Remembering Secoriea Turner on what would have been her 9th birthday
Friends and family members of Secoriea Turner, the young girl who was shot and killed in Atlanta on July 4 by armed protesters at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed three weeks prior, gathered on Tuesday on what would have been her 9th birthday.
GBI completes investigation into death of Rayshard Brooks
The GBI has now turned over the results of its investigation to the Fulton County District Attorney.
Demonstrators rally for 'Rayshard Brooks Peace Center'
Demonstrators want to turn the site into a neighborhood resource center that's controlled and operated by the community.
Hundreds to march metro Atlanta streets in weekend protests for equality
Many will take to the streets, motivated by controversial police shootings in Wisconsin and Louisiana.