SUMMARY: Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, emphasized the state’s election integrity and rapid reporting at an American Enterprise Institute event, urging other states to adopt similar measures. He highlighted Georgia’s improvements since the 2020 election, where a hand recount delayed results for 16 days. Raffensperger advocated for election reforms including photo ID, citizenship verification, and audits to enhance security and confidence in the electoral process. He also called for better coordination among states and federal entities, citing the success of the Electronic Registration Information Center in cleaning voter rolls. Trust in elections is crucial amidst a polarized society.

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SUMMARY: Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens is facing a federal lawsuit from David Cavender, his election opponent, and two residents for allegedly censoring comments on the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page. The dispute arose after a video showed Owens calling deputies to a Burger King due to a complaint, which went viral before the election. The lawsuit claims Owens restricted comments starting October 29, violating the plaintiffs’ First and 14th Amendment rights. They seek a jury trial, $3.50 in damages, and an injunction against further censorship. Owens won reelection with over 56% of the vote, admitting he regretted involving deputies in the incident.

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SUMMARY: The parties presented three stipulations for the fact finder to consider. The first involves forensic toxicologist Carla Turner’s test of a liquid from a Styrofoam cup, revealing 65 proof ethyl alcohol. The second stipulation involves latent print examiner Ashley Hos’s processing of items with negative results for latent prints. The third stipulation covers testimony from Sergeant Tim Stewart and Amanda Blair, which was previously admitted in a Daubert hearing, and their transcripts will be entered into evidence. Additionally, evidence from music videos and translated phone calls was excluded for being irrelevant or violating the confrontation clause.

The trial of a man accused of killing nursing student Laken Riley continues in Athens.

Jose Ibarra, charged in Riley’s February death, waived his right to a jury trial, leaving Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard to decide his fate.

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