Kevin Dukes Acquitted of All Charges – Murell & Matt Win Major Case
Kevin Dukes was acquitted of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice thanks to the skilled defense by attorneys Chris Murell and Meghan Matt. Learn about their zealous representation and courtroom success in this landmark case.
DA to Present Evidence to Grand Jury in SPD’s Saudi Lee Shooting Case
Two years ago, SPD officer Ernest Ferguson killed Saudi Arai Lee in Carver Village. Key details remain unclear as body camera footage has not been released. The DA plans to present evidence to a grand jury for charges against Ferguson. The Lee family filed a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming negligence by SPD in hiring Ferguson, who had a history of disciplinary issues. Ferguson, now in Texas, shared a conflicting account of the incident. The lawsuit, backed by eyewitnesses, alleges Ferguson shot Lee without cause, sparking community unrest and deteriorating trust in the police. Carver Village residents seek justice and better relations with law enforcement.
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff Investigation
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff has been leading a bipartisan groundbreaking investigation for close to 12 months into the deaths of nearly 1,000 American citizens not accounted for in America’s jails and prisons.
State officials must answer for keeping 2-year-old in home before fatal overdose, attorneys say.
Lawyers for Mitchell Robinson’s family say toddler’s death from fentanyl should prompt reform.
Baton Rouge Advocate
August 10th, 2022
BRPD’s narcotics unit imploded last year. Here’s how it’s still affecting court cases.
Two brothers received reduced sentences more than five years after they were arrested on drug charges stemming from the testimony of a disgraced Baton Rouge Police narcotics detective.
Baton Rouge Advocate
June 16th, 2022
Video details controversial bus stop
WJCL 22 News takes a closer look at the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office stop of a commercial bus suspected of transporting drugs April 20, 2022.
WJCL 22 News
June 3rd, 2022
Family of man who died in Chatham County jail sues jail, health care provider and county
The partner of the man who was found dead in a Chatham County Detention Center jail cell on Sept. 6, 2020, is suing those she believes are responsible for his death.
Savannah Morning News
March 24th, 2022
Creely Family and Attorneys to Announce Filing of Civil Rights Lawsuit And Discuss Family’s Investigation into Creely’s Death in Savannah, GA Jail
Mr. Creely’s family will announce the filing of a multi-million dollar civil rights lawsuit they are filing and discuss the results of their investigation into Mr. Creely’s death.
This lawsuit is being pursued by the Claiborne Firm with the support of the Fair Fight Initiative.
February 2, 2022
David Utter Comments On The News of New Medical Care At East Baton Rouge Jail
After years of public outcry about the death rate inside the Baton Rouge jail, city-parish officials have recommended a new private company to provide medical care for detainees, marking the latest development in a longstanding push to improve the system and save lives.
Baton Rouge Advocate
November 19th, 2021
Family of Chatham Co. inmate found dead demands answers 4 months later
Four months after his death, the family of an inmate at the Chatham County Detention Center is demanding answers. Authorities say 34-year-old Lee Creely was found unresponsive in his cell during a routine check on Sept. 6, 2020. Lifesaving measures attempted by officers and medical staff were unsuccessful.
WSAV
January 7, 2021
$177,500 Settlement in Lawsuit Over Five Louisiana Prisoners Pepper-Sprayed While Handcuffed
177,500 Settlement in Lawsuit Over Five Louisiana Prisoners Pepper-Sprayed While Handcuffed
Prison Legal News
December 1, 2020
U.S. jails are outsourcing medical care — and the death toll is rising
A Reuters investigation finds high death rates at U.S. jails with private healthcare providers. A Georgia jail’s experience reveals the toll.
Reuters
October 26, 2020
Why 4,998 died in U.S. jails without getting their day in court
The U.S. government collects data on who’s dying in which jails around the country – but won’t let anyone see it. So, it was done independently.
Reuters
October 16, 2020
Judge: Lawsuit over suicide Baton Rouge prison alleging inadequate care can proceed
GRACE TOOHEY
Baton Rouge Advocate
Sept. 22, 2018
In Louisiana jail, inmate deaths mount as mental health pleas unheeded
MELISSA FARES and CHARLES LEVINSON
Reuters
May 31, 2018
Sexual assault case at middle school in Liberty County
DAVID KLUGH
WTOC-TV, Savannah
May 17, 2018
‘Is there anyone who will say yes?’
JIM MOREKIS
Connect Savannah
May 1, 2018
Controversy after fatal police-involved shooing in Georgia
MAYA RODRIGUEZ
NBC Nightly News
April 29, 2018
Police’s Shifting Account of Black Man’s Death Raises Questions in Savannah
RICHARD FAUSSET
The New York Times
April 28, 2018
Family of slain Savannah man demands release of police video
BRAD SCHRADE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
April 25, 2018
Family Calls on Police to Release Video in Fatal Shooting of Savannah Prom King
KATE BRIQUELET
The Daily Beast
April 6, 2018
Family of Georgia man shot by police wants video released
RUSS BYNUM, Associated Press
The Boston Globe
April 6, 2018
St. Patrick’s Day events marked by celebrations and protests
MICHAEL LIVINGSTON
Los Angeles Times
March 17, 2018
Pence protesters win free speech fight over Georgia St. Patrick’s parade
RUSS BYNUM
The Associated Press
March 16, 2018
City says it will allow signs for parade after ACLU announces lawsuit
KIM WADE
WSAV-TV, Savannah
March 16, 2018
ACLU sues over free speech in Pence security zone at parade. Now, Savannah says signs OK
JOAN McDONOUGH and LISA WILSON
The Island Packet
March 16, 2018
In change of course, City will allow signs at Pence visit
JIM MOREKIS
Connect Savannah
March 16, 2018
City of Savannah clarifies position after law firm, ACLU threaten to sue over proposed sign ban
WTOC STAFF
WTOC-TV, Savannah
March 16, 2018
Savannah drops sign ban in Pence Savannah St. Patrick’s Day security zone
JAN SKUTCH
Savannah Morning News
March 16, 2018
Lawsuit over St Patrick’s Day signs to be filed
ANDREW DAVIS
WSAV-TV, Savannah
March 15, 2018
To Catch a Cop: Did Metro’s effort to clean house of bad cops go too far?
DAVID KLUGH
WTOC-TV, Savannah
January 31, 2018
Year in Review: Top Ten from Savannah news & politics
JIM MOREKIS
Connect Savannah
December 28th, 2016
Man mistakenly Tased can teach a thing or two
EDITORIAL
Savannah Morning News
September 3rd, 2016
City settles with Patrick Mumford for $100,000
DAVID KLUGH
WTOC-TV, Savannah
September 1, 2016
Savannah settles mistaken identity Patrick Mumford case for $100,000
DASH COLEMAN
Savannah Morning News
September 1, 2016
SCMPD Chief makes statement regarding Patrick Mumford incident
ASHLEY LIOTUS
WJCL-TV, Savannah
The Detectives Who Never Forget a Face
PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE
The New Yorker
August 22, 2016
Police stun wrong man, then arrest him for obstruction
ELLEN ELDRIDGE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
August 12th, 2016
Video of Savannah Police Arresting Wrong Man goes Viral
JOANNE MERRIGAN
WSAV-TV, Savannah
July 15th, 2016
3 videos show this black man’s mistaken arrest, but what happened is still unclear
KATE IRBY
Raleigh News & Observer
July 15th, 2016
Attorney: Body cam shows wrongful arrest, use of stun gun
GRAHAM CATES
CBS News
July 15th, 2016
Georgia man mistaken for robbery suspect, hit with stun gun and arrested by police officers
TOBIAS SALINGER
New York Daily News
July 15th, 2016
Savannah man seeks apology after police use stun gun in case of mistaken identity
BRITTINI RAY
Savannah Morning News
July 15, 2016
Georgia Cops Tase the Wrong Man
KATE BRIQUELET
The Daily Beast
July 14th, 2016
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