Alex Murdaugh's attorney explains why he thinks the disgraced lawyer is innocent, will get a new trial
Dick Harpootlian has a new book discussing his prosecution of notorious South Carolina serial killer Pee Wee Gaskins.
Dick Harpootlian has a new book discussing his prosecution of notorious South Carolina serial killer Pee Wee Gaskins.
Atlanta crime dips: APD release late crime stats
City leaders say the drop in homicides shows their crime-reduction efforts are working.
City leaders say the drop in homicides shows their crime-reduction efforts are working.
Georgia man convicted in 1996 wife's murder granted parole after nearly 30 years
Lewis Albert Joyner, convicted of murdering his wife Ruby Joyner in 1996, has been granted parole nearly 30 years after the high-profile case.
Lewis Albert Joyner, convicted of murdering his wife Ruby Joyner in 1996, has been granted parole nearly 30 years after the high-profile case.
Clayton County correctional officer arrested for assaulting inmate in jail confrontation
Correctional Officer Darius Roberts was fired and arrested after assaulting an inmate during a confrontation at Clayton County Jail.
Correctional Officer Darius Roberts was fired and arrested after assaulting an inmate during a confrontation at Clayton County Jail.
Alabama police department disbanded after evidence scandal taints 58 cases
The Hanceville Police Department in Alabama is being disbanded after a corruption probe revealed missing evidence and led to the dismissal of 58 felony cases.
The Hanceville Police Department in Alabama is being disbanded after a corruption probe revealed missing evidence and led to the dismissal of 58 felony cases.
2 Memphis murder suspects, 2 others arrested in Marietta area
Four individuals from Memphis, Tennessee, are in custody after a joint operation between the Marietta Police Department and the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force.
Four individuals from Memphis, Tennessee, are in custody after a joint operation between the Marietta Police Department and the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force.
70-year-old Trenton man convicted on drug charges in Dade County
A Dade County jury convicted 70-year-old Conuard Thomas “Tommy” Higdon of trafficking and possessing methamphetamine after agents found 40 grams of the drug in his truck.
A Dade County jury convicted 70-year-old Conuard Thomas “Tommy” Higdon of trafficking and possessing methamphetamine after agents found 40 grams of the drug in his truck.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Grand jury indicts international fugitive wanted for murder after Georgia arrest
Prosecutors say the the Jamaican migrant is an “international fugitive” who had been on the run after being charged with murder in Saint Lucia in 2020.
Prosecutors say the the Jamaican migrant is an “international fugitive” who had been on the run after being charged with murder in Saint Lucia in 2020.
Chaotic video shows neighbors trying to stop ICE from detaining mother
Two people were arrested after chaotic video showed dozens of people surrounding ICE agents to stop them from detaining an immigrant mother.
Two people were arrested after chaotic video showed dozens of people surrounding ICE agents to stop them from detaining an immigrant mother.
Clark Atlanta University establishing scholarship to honor graduate killed in California shooting
Clark Atlanta University is creating a scholarship in honor of one of its graduates who gunned down while on the job at a California college.
Clark Atlanta University is creating a scholarship in honor of one of its graduates who gunned down while on the job at a California college.
Pam Bondi announces ‘largest seizure’ of fentanyl in US history
One of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history was announced this week, in addition to the arrests of 16 people – including a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel.
One of the biggest fentanyl busts in U.S. history was announced this week, in addition to the arrests of 16 people – including a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel.
2nd man charged in deadly January shooting at SW Atlanta apartments
Police say a second suspect wanted for a murder at an Atlanta apartment complex is in custody after he was caught in Coweta County.
Police say a second suspect wanted for a murder at an Atlanta apartment complex is in custody after he was caught in Coweta County.
Peachtree Corners Police Department? Community weighs pros and cons
The city of Peachtree Corners is working to decide whether to form its own police force, and some of its residents already have strong opinions on the matter.
The city of Peachtree Corners is working to decide whether to form its own police force, and some of its residents already have strong opinions on the matter.
Two armed suspects captured after two-month manhunt in Newton County
Two armed and dangerous men are behind bars following an assault on March 4.
Two armed and dangerous men are behind bars following an assault on March 4.
Closures along Bolton Road in Atlanta | What we know
A section of Bolton Road NW in Atlanta will be temporarily closed for two weeks starting Friday.
A section of Bolton Road NW in Atlanta will be temporarily closed for two weeks starting Friday.
Athens tax preparer sentenced to 8 years for $3.5M fraud scheme
A tax preparer from Athens has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for filing more than $3.5 million in fraudulent tax returns.
A tax preparer from Athens has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for filing more than $3.5 million in fraudulent tax returns.
Six men sentenced in major Atlanta drug trafficking bust linked to Mexico
Six men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Six men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that distributed large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
2 teens charged in Coweta County child exploitation case
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in an ongoing investigation which led to the arrests of two teenagers on charges of sexual exploitation and a teacher charged with cruelty to children and contributing to deliquency.
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office has made multiple arrests in an ongoing investigation which led to the arrests of two teenagers on charges of sexual exploitation and a teacher charged with cruelty to children and contributing to deliquency.
Furkids scam: Shelter issues warning about impersonators out to get your money
The animal rescue and shelter Furkids is warning the community of multiple scams being executed in its name.
The animal rescue and shelter Furkids is warning the community of multiple scams being executed in its name.