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Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Obtains New Indictment in DeKalb County Involving PDE
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that his office’s Gang Prosecution Unit has obtained a new indictment in DeKalb County charging Darius Scott, Jamerson McCammey, and Corey Dumas with Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act and various weapons offenses. -
Execution Date Set for Willie James Pye
Attorney General Chris Carr offers the following information in the case against Willie James Pye, who is currently scheduled to be executed on March 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. for the 1992 kidnapping, robbery, rape, and murder of Alicia Lynn Yarborough. -
Carr Joins 27-State Coalition Supporting Texas Border Defense Barriers
Attorney General Chris Carr has joined 26 states in sending a letter to the Biden administration supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to secure the border. -
Carr: Georgia Files Suit Against MV Realty Over Allegations of Unfair and Deceptive Practices
Attorney General Chris Carr has filed suit against MV Realty and certain affiliates over allegations that the companies used unlawful and deceptive means to mislead cash-strapped homeowners into signing a 40-year agreement for what is essentially a predatory financial product. -
Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Secures New Indictment in Fulton County Following Recovery, Identification of Underage Victims
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Denorris Hutchinson and Natasha Bridges have been indicted in Fulton County on charges of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude. -
Carr Announces New Indictment in Clayton County for Trafficking a Disabled Adult
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Felipe Smith, 24, of Atlanta, has been indicted in Clayton County in a case that involves the trafficking of an adult female with a developmental disability. -
Four Sentenced to Life in Prison Following Guilty Verdict in Albany Triple Murder Trial
Attorney General Chris Carr, Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) Executive Director Peter J. Skandalakis, and District Attorney Gregory W. Edwards of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit announced that Ticorey Frazier, Kareem Williams, Quadarrien Harvey and Shon Mallory have each been sentenced to three terms of life without parole, plus additional years. -
Carr: Three Convicted Gang Members Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Two Teens in Muscogee County
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Rodderick Glanton, Homer Upshaw, and Terrance Upshaw have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 17-year-old Jesse Ransom and 18-year-old Saiveon Pugh and the assault of two other teens. -
Carr: Three Convicted in Columbus Shooting that Killed Two Teens, Injured Two Others
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Rodderick Glanton, Homer Upshaw, and Terrance Upshaw have been convicted in the June 2021 shooting that killed 17-year-old Jesse Ransom and 18-year-old Saiveon Pugh and wounded two others. -
Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Arrests Two Following Recovery, Identification of Underage Victims
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the arrest of Denorris Hutchinson and Natasha Bridges on charges of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude. -
Stem cell company wants to fight Georgia attorney general's lawsuit in federal court
ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) – A stem cell company accused of misleading elderly and disabled customers has removed the lawsuit against it to federal court. -
Trade group: Misunderstanding of medical sterilization chemical could lead to shortages, harm patients
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – With possible shortages looming amid debate over environmental impacts of ethylene oxide, a gas used to sterilize billions of medical devices each year, an industry advocate is advocating a more reasoned view of how the gas is used. -
GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Chris Carr Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week
In preparation for National Consumer Protection Week, which is March 3-9, Attorney General Chris Carr encourages all Georgia consumers to take some time to stay up to date on the latest scams and learn about resources that can be used to educate themselves. -
Georgia alleges more than 20 opioid manufacturers, distributors played role in crisis
ATLANTA — The state of Georgia has filed a civil lawsuit against more than 20 opioid manufacturers and distributors for allegedly using false and deceptive tactics in a effort to increase their profits from opioid drug sales, which has contributed to the state's opioid crisis. -
Outside counsel to aid Georgia's litigation, investigation of state opioid sales, distribution
ATLANTA — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has chosen a legal team of outside counsel to assist the state's investigation and litigation relating to prescription opioid manufacturing, marketing, sale and distribution in Georgia. -
Georgia reaches deal with title pawn business that allegedly illegally sued customers
ATLANTA — A Georgia title pawn business has reached a settlement with the state resolving allegations that it sued customers for outstanding loan principal, interest and fees in violation of state law. -
GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Carr Reaches Settlement with Title Pawn Company to Resolve Allegations of Unlawful Practices
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Complete Cash Holdings LLC and its owner Kent Popham (together, “Complete Cash”) have entered into a settlement with the State of Georgia in response to allegations that it engaged in unlawful practices that violated the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act and the Georgia Pawn Shop Act. -
New Jersey mortgage company settles allegations it charged unauthorized fees
ATLANTA — The state of Georgia has settled with a New Jersey mortgage serving and originating business over allegations the company charged unauthorized fees to consumers throughout Georgia. -
GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Carr Announces Indictments in Identity Fraud Cases
Attorney General Chris Carr announced indictments in two identity fraud cases. -
National group honors Georgia Office of Attorney General
ATLANTA — The Georgia Office of Attorney General has been recognized by The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) with the association's "Best Brief Award."