I-Team: Convicted killer Richard Merritt back in court
Posted November 7, 2024 10:40pm EST Convicted killer Richard Merritt was back in court this week. He's arguing for a new trial, after a DeKalb County jury found him guilty last year of stabbing his own mother to death. He says his trial lawyer was ineffective. The FOX5 I-Team has covered this case for seven years, going back to allegations Merritt stole money from clients.
Posted November 7, 2024 10:40pm EST Convicted killer Richard Merritt was back in court this week. He's arguing for a new trial, after a DeKalb County jury found him guilty last year of stabbing his own mother to death. He says his trial lawyer was ineffective. The FOX5 I-Team has covered this case for seven years, going back to allegations Merritt stole money from clients.
I-Team: What happens to Trump's criminal charges?
By FOX 5 Johnny Edwards Published November 7, 2024 What happens to Trump's criminal charges? There is a big question raised by the Trump victory: What happens now to all the criminal charges still hanging over him, including a case in Fulton County? The president-elect had a lot on the line if he lost Tuesday. Here's what legal experts say will likely happen since he won. The Brief: * Legal experts say Fulton County's election interference case against Donald Trump is coming to an end after his recent election victory. * The case has been stalled for months as Trump's lawyers and other defendants try to get Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis removed. * Trump's lawyers have also said they will seek to pause the case against the president-elect until he is out of the White House. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/trump-georgia-election-interference-case-reelection-fani-willis
By FOX 5 Johnny Edwards Published November 7, 2024 What happens to Trump's criminal charges? There is a big question raised by the Trump victory: What happens now to all the criminal charges still hanging over him, including a case in Fulton County? The president-elect had a lot on the line if he lost Tuesday. Here's what legal experts say will likely happen since he won. The Brief: * Legal experts say Fulton County's election interference case against Donald Trump is coming to an end after his recent election victory. * The case has been stalled for months as Trump's lawyers and other defendants try to get Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis removed. * Trump's lawyers have also said they will seek to pause the case against the president-elect until he is out of the White House. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/trump-georgia-election-interference-case-reelection-fani-willis
Credit card interest rates not going down
Interest rates are coming down in many areas, but not for credit cards, which can matter a lot if you carry over a balance from month to month. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what you can do to reduce your payments.
Interest rates are coming down in many areas, but not for credit cards, which can matter a lot if you carry over a balance from month to month. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what you can do to reduce your payments.
How to protect packages from porch pirates
Holiday shopping season is here, which means that thieves are on the lookout for deliveries to steal. Porch pirates last year stole $12 billion in packages. The I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the thefts and how you can prevent them.
Holiday shopping season is here, which means that thieves are on the lookout for deliveries to steal. Porch pirates last year stole $12 billion in packages. The I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the thefts and how you can prevent them.
Woman takes Atlanta to court over uninhabited building's $76K water bill
The boarded-up Atlanta building has no working plumbing, but the city says the couple who inherited it owed tens of thousands of dollars for water. She's now taking the case to court.
The boarded-up Atlanta building has no working plumbing, but the city says the couple who inherited it owed tens of thousands of dollars for water. She's now taking the case to court.
I-Team: Woman takes Atlanta to court over water bill
Posted November 1, 2024 9:34am EDT By Dana Fowle The Atlanta property owner says the boarded-up building had no running water but somehow accrued a water bill of nearly $81,000. She appealed the tab, and was denied, so she took the Department of Watershed Management to court. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1541170
Posted November 1, 2024 9:34am EDT By Dana Fowle The Atlanta property owner says the boarded-up building had no running water but somehow accrued a water bill of nearly $81,000. She appealed the tab, and was denied, so she took the Department of Watershed Management to court. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1541170
Woman who accused VA police’s second-in-command of sexual assault asks feds for closure
The victim of an alleged sexual assault at the Atlanta VA Medical Center says her EEOC appeals process is taking so long, the man she accused has already retired, while she still grapples with the federal bureaucracy. Shaneka Jackson, a former dispatcher for the Atlanta VA's police department, accused former Deputy Chief of Police Johnnie McCullor of harassing and groping her, which he denied.
The victim of an alleged sexual assault at the Atlanta VA Medical Center says her EEOC appeals process is taking so long, the man she accused has already retired, while she still grapples with the federal bureaucracy. Shaneka Jackson, a former dispatcher for the Atlanta VA's police department, accused former Deputy Chief of Police Johnnie McCullor of harassing and groping her, which he denied.
I-Team: VA police dispatcher wants EEO complaint heard
By Johnny Edwards Published October 31, 2024 ATLANTA - The victim of an alleged sexual assault at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center is calling on the government to hurry up and rule on her case. Shaneka Jackson says she?s frustrated by the ongoing back-and-forth with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It's been two and half years since she filed her complaint with the VA's EEO office, and more than a year since her last appeal. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/woman-who-accused-va-polices-second-in-command-sexual-assault-asks-feds-closure
By Johnny Edwards Published October 31, 2024 ATLANTA - The victim of an alleged sexual assault at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center is calling on the government to hurry up and rule on her case. Shaneka Jackson says she?s frustrated by the ongoing back-and-forth with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It's been two and half years since she filed her complaint with the VA's EEO office, and more than a year since her last appeal. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/woman-who-accused-va-polices-second-in-command-sexual-assault-asks-feds-closure
Flights cracking down on line cutters
Traveling can be stressful, and tempers can flare up at the airport boarding line. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says one airline is pushing back against flyers who jump places in line and board ahead of others who paid for priority boarding.
Traveling can be stressful, and tempers can flare up at the airport boarding line. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says one airline is pushing back against flyers who jump places in line and board ahead of others who paid for priority boarding.
50 years ago, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act gave women financial freedom
Monday marks the 50th anniversary of women getting the right to get a credit card without a man's signature.
Monday marks the 50th anniversary of women getting the right to get a credit card without a man's signature.
50 years of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Fifty years ago on Monday, an act gave women the right to get a credit card without a man's signature. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the progress made since the signing of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Fifty years ago on Monday, an act gave women the right to get a credit card without a man's signature. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the progress made since the signing of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Possible listeria-laced meats may be in hundreds of schools
The U.S. Agriculture Department reports more than 200 schools may have bought some of the lister-laced meat products for lunches. One of those is in Conyers, Georgia.
The U.S. Agriculture Department reports more than 200 schools may have bought some of the lister-laced meat products for lunches. One of those is in Conyers, Georgia.
Schools bought potentially tainted meat
The U.S. Agriculture Department reports more than 200 schools may have bought meat connected to a massive recall for lunches. One of those is in Conyers. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at what the government found.
The U.S. Agriculture Department reports more than 200 schools may have bought meat connected to a massive recall for lunches. One of those is in Conyers. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at what the government found.
Destroyed recycling center settles with SK Battery for $31M, then blasts the company
A Banks County recycling center destroyed by fire last year has settled its lawsuit against SK Battery for $31 million, but is now blasting the Korean-owned company over its fire-prone scrap lithium-ion batteries. Metro Site accused the EV battery maker of withholding evidence during the lawsuit, and producing excess scrap batteries that caused dozens of internal fires at the sprawling plant off I-85 in Commerce.
A Banks County recycling center destroyed by fire last year has settled its lawsuit against SK Battery for $31 million, but is now blasting the Korean-owned company over its fire-prone scrap lithium-ion batteries. Metro Site accused the EV battery maker of withholding evidence during the lawsuit, and producing excess scrap batteries that caused dozens of internal fires at the sprawling plant off I-85 in Commerce.
I-Team: Destroyed recycling center settles with SK Battery
By Johnny Edwards Published October 24, 2024 -- Fire and settlement: A July 2023 fire at Metro Site, linked to SK Battery's scrap, led to a $31 million settlement. -- Evidence claims: Metro Site alleges SK Battery destroyed videos showing illegal battery dumping. -- Community warning: Owner Scott Ledford warns locals about the company?s unsafe practices. -- More lawsuits: SK Battery also faces a Banks County suit over fire risks near public property. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/destroyed-recycling-center-settles-sk-battery-31-million-blasts-company
By Johnny Edwards Published October 24, 2024 -- Fire and settlement: A July 2023 fire at Metro Site, linked to SK Battery's scrap, led to a $31 million settlement. -- Evidence claims: Metro Site alleges SK Battery destroyed videos showing illegal battery dumping. -- Community warning: Owner Scott Ledford warns locals about the company?s unsafe practices. -- More lawsuits: SK Battery also faces a Banks County suit over fire risks near public property. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/destroyed-recycling-center-settles-sk-battery-31-million-blasts-company
Rising number of uninsured homeowners
This year's heavy hurricane season has highlighted a hard-to-swallow reality: Fewer homeowners are insured than in years past. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle talks with the Georgia insurance commissioner about the drop in coverage.
This year's heavy hurricane season has highlighted a hard-to-swallow reality: Fewer homeowners are insured than in years past. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle talks with the Georgia insurance commissioner about the drop in coverage.
Halloween Candy: When to buy and what kids want
It’s time to consider getting your Halloween candy, and there is a sweet spot for when to buy it.
It’s time to consider getting your Halloween candy, and there is a sweet spot for when to buy it.
How to get deals on Halloween candy
There's a sweet spot to getting the good candy to pass out on Halloween without blowing your budget. The Fox 5 I-Team?s Dana Fowle tells us when to buy, and what the kids wants.
There's a sweet spot to getting the good candy to pass out on Halloween without blowing your budget. The Fox 5 I-Team?s Dana Fowle tells us when to buy, and what the kids wants.
It may be time to reconsider the need for flood insurance
If you have not considered flood insurance, Mother Nature's fickle new ways mean taking a second look.
If you have not considered flood insurance, Mother Nature's fickle new ways mean taking a second look.
Time to reassess flood insurance needs
The flooding we've seen this hurricane season reminds us that water damage can happen well into the interior of a state, which has many Georgians thinking about getting flood insurance. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle talked to Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King about coverage options.
The flooding we've seen this hurricane season reminds us that water damage can happen well into the interior of a state, which has many Georgians thinking about getting flood insurance. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle talked to Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King about coverage options.