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US federal judge rejects hate-crime plea deals in Ahmaud Arbery killing

A judge has rejected a plea deals for Travis McMichael - and his father Gregory McMichael - on federal hate crime charges after he admitted chasing down Ahmaud Arbery because he was black. 

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Three charged with child sexual exploitation One suspect accused of crime in Bulloch Jasari Hutchison AUGUSTA — Three men, including one charged with a child pornography crime in Bulloch County, face the possibility of substantial terms in federal prison after their indictments stemming...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Ten individuals indicted on federal firearms charges as part of agencies’ collaborative effort Web Exclusive Story SAVANNAH, GA:  Ten defendants face federal felony firearms charges after indictment by a U.S. District Court grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia.  All of those charged are prohibited ...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Teacher indicted for sex trafficking AUGUSTA, GA:  A federal grand jury has indicted a Graniteville, S.C. teacher on additional federal charges related to the initial allegation that charged him with transporting a minor across state lines for sex. Jonathan Eugene Grantham, 45, of Graniteville, S.C., is named in a four-count indic...

More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Statesboro man sentenced STATESBORO, GA:  A Statesboro man arrested after a shooting on a residential street has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison while still facing state charges. Courtney Raynard Spann, 29, of Statesboro, was sentenced to 96 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge R. Stan Baker after pleading...

U.S. Army major sentenced to three decades in federal prison for production of child pornography Posted on AUGUSTA, GA:  A U.S. Army major assigned to the U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Gordon, Ga., has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. Jason Michael Musgrove, 41, of Grovetown, was sentenced to 360 months in prison by U.S. District Court Chief Judge J. Randal Hall after pleading guilty to Production of Child Pornography, said Bobby L. Christine, U....

Statesboro, GA — A tax preparer has been sentenced to probation after she admitted preparing fraudulent federal income tax returns that resulted in illegally excessive refunds for multiple clients. "Unscrupulous return preparers truly undermine the American tax system and the trust of taxpayers relying on their expertise" said IRS-Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge James E. Dorsey. "Dont just look at the refund or the amount you owe, always ask questions and review your entire t...