A status hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in the case of 61 defendants accused of participating in a years-long racketeering conspiracy under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations law (RICO).
Background
- The trial for five defendants was initially set to start last year but was delayed due to procedural issues.
- A new judge has moved the case to another court and scheduled the status hearing for Wednesday.
Charges
- The charges against the defendants, who are mostly young adults, carry penalties of up to 20 years in prison.
- Prosecutors claim the defendants were part of a group that took equipment from an Atlanta-area police training facility on March 25, 2023.
- Many of those charged dispute this account, asserting they were simply protesting.
Impact on Defendants
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Priscilla Grim: Lost her job after being charged with racketeering. She claims she was at a music festival when officers arrived at midnight and fell while running away due to an injury. Grim believes the high-profile nature of her case has negatively impacted her employment opportunities.
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Julia Dupuis: Struggling to find motivation and complete freelance copywriting projects due to the charges against her.
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Hannah Kass: Concerned about her career prospects as she attempts to rebuild her life after graduating from her Ph.D. program.
Conclusion
Prosecutors state they will continue pursuing justice in this case despite ongoing delays and challenges faced by those involved.
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