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GBI completes investigation into death of Rayshard Brooks

Rayshard Brooks, 27 (Photo: Family). ATLANTA - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has completed the agency's investigation into the death of Rayshard Brooks by an Atlanta police officer.The GBI told FOX 5 that it turned the results of its investigation over to the Fulton County District Attorney on Monday.Brooks, 27, was shot and killed the night of June 12 at a Wendy's restaurant along University Avenue in southeast Atlanta.

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Preventing COVID-19 Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities Through Preemptive Testing of Residents and Staff Members — Fulton County, Georgia, March–May 2020

1,2; Udodirim Onwubiko, MBBS1; David P. Holland, MD1,3; Kim Turner, MD1; Juliana Prieto, MPH1; Sasha Smith, MPH1; Jane Yoon, MD3; Wecheeta Brown1; Allison Chamberlain, PhD1,2; Neel Gandhi, MD2,3; Steve Williams, MS4; Fazle Khan, MBBS1; Sarita Shah, MD2,3 (View author affiliations)Residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are at risk for severe COVID-19.

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Georgia's Fulton County works to avoid another vote debacle

ATLANTA – Twice delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia’s primary election earlier this year was marred by dysfunction: Hourslong wait times at polling places. Absentee ballots that never arrived.

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Cardi B files for divorce from Migos’ rapper Offset

LOS ANGELES – Cardi B has filed for divorce from Migos’ rapper Offset, claiming her marriage was “irretrievably broken.”The Grammy-winning rapper filed the divorce documents Tuesday in Atlanta, according to a Fulton County Courthouse filing. She said there are “no prospects for a reconciliation” for marriage with Offset.Cardi B, using her birth name Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, is seeking primary physical and legal custody of their 2-year-old daughter, Kulture.

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Judge will not revoke bond for ex-officer charged with murder of Rayshard Brooks

Garrett Rolfe (Fulton County Sheriff's Office) ATLANTA - The former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks will not have his bond revoked.Superior Court Judge Jane C. Barwick issued the ruling Wednesday in response to a motion filed last week by the Fulton County district attorney arguing the former officer violated the conditions of his bond by going on an out-of-state vacation.Garrett Rolfe was granted a $500,000 bond on June 29 under certain conditions.

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Georgia governor sues Atlanta mayor, city council over mask mandate

Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia holds a press briefing from the state capitol Thursday afternoon May 21, 2020 (FOX 5 Atlanta).

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Interactive map shows risk of encountering COVID-19 at events of different sizes across the country

ATLANTA - An interactive online map allows people to assess their risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an event, based on the size of the gathering as well as the county in which the gathering is being held.The dashboard allows users to zoom in on a county anywhere in the U.S. and choose an event size ranging between 10 people to 10,000 people.

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Ex-Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks bonds out of jail

ATLANTA - A former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks bonded out of the Gwinnett County Jail overnight, according to jail records.In a hearing Tuesday afternoon, Fulton County judge Jane Barwick issued a $500,000 bond for ex-officer Garrett Rolfe. The bond comes with conditioners.Judge Barwick said that Rolfe would be required to wear an ankle monitor, surrender his passport, and would be subject to a curfew.

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Judge grants ex-Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks $500,000 bond

ATLANTA - A Fulton County judge granted bond to a former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks, with conditions.In a hearing Tuesday afternoon, Fulton County judge Jane Barwick issued a $500,000 bond for ex-officer Garrett Rolfe.Judge Barwick also stated that Rolfe would be required to wear an ankle monitor, surrender his passport, and would be subject to a curfew. Rolfe was ordered not to have any contact or communication with family members and/or witnesses involved in the case.

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Judge grants bond to former Atlanta officer charged in killing of Rayshard Brooks

This is a breaking news story. This story is being updated in real-time.A Fulton County judge granted bond to a former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks, with conditions.In a hearing Tuesday afternoon, Fulton County judge Jane Barwick issued a $500,000 bond for ex-officer Garrett Rolfe.Judge Barwick also stated that Rolfe would be required to wear an ankle monitor, surrender his passport, and would be subject to a curfew.

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Bond hearing takes place for former Atlanta officer charged in killing of Rayshard Brooks

ATLANTA - The attorneys for former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe filed new documents in court detailing the reasons the judge should grant their client bond. Rolfe faces a murder charge after the death of Rayshard Brooks.A bond hearing for Rolfe was scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Fulton County courthouse. Rolfe waived his right to be physically present in the courtroom.

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Bond hearing set for former Atlanta officer charged in killing of Rayshard Brooks

ATLANTA - The attorneys for former Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe have filed new documents in court detailing the reasons the judge should grant their client bond. Rolfe faces a murder charge after the death of Rayshard Brooks.A bond hearing for Rolfe is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday.The brief gives several reasons, one of them involving Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard.Garrett Rolfe (Fulton County Sheriff's Office)Earlier this month, while announcing charges in a separate case, Howard described a police Taser as a deadly weapon.

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Kelly Rowland Donates 70,000 Masks to Reform Alliance for COVID-19 Relief in Jails & Prisons

Reform Alliance, an organization committed to advancing criminal justice reform, announced on Thursday (June 25) that it has received a 70,000-mask donation from Kelly Rowland.

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Natalie White, suspect in Wendy's arson where Rayshard Brooks was shot, out on $10,000 bond

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - A woman accused of setting fire to the southwest Atlanta Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was shot bonded out of jail Wednesday. This after being granted bond with certain conditions earlier in the day by a Fulton County magistrate judge.FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor learned during Wednesday's court appearance, a judge issued a $10,000 bond for Natalie White.Prominent Atlanta attorney Drew Findling said he has known Natalie White since she was about 8 years old.He asked a judge to grant her a signature bond on the first-degree arson charge in connection with the fire at the Wendy's restaurant on University Ave.

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Natalie White, suspect in Wendy's arson where Rayshard Brooks was shot, issued $10,000 bond

Suspected Wendy's arsonist Natalie White was arrested Tuesday, June 23, 2020 (FOX 5 Atlanta).

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Judge issues bond for woman suspected in Wendy's arson where Rayshard Brooks was shot

Suspected Wendy's arsonist Natalie White was arrested Tuesday, June 23, 2020 (FOX 5 Atlanta).

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Woman suspected in Wendy's arson where Rayshard Brooks was shot to face judge Wednesday

Suspected Wendy's arsonist Natalie White was arrested Tuesday, June 23, 2020 (FOX 5 Atlanta).

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Deputies arrest woman suspected in Wendy's arson where Rayshard Brooks was shot

Suspected Wendy's arsonist Natalie White was arrested Tuesday, June 23, 2020 (FOX 5 Atlanta).

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Ex-officer, officer charged in Rayshard Brooks' shooting surrender to authorities

ATLANTA - Former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan surrendered to authorities a day after the Fulton County District Attorney filed charges against them in connection to the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.Brosnan turned himself in before noon Thursday, Fulton County Jail records show. Rolfe surrendered about three hours later.Officer Devin Brosnan faces charges in connection to the shooting death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks (Fulton County Sheriff's Office).FULL COVERAGE ON THE DEATH OF RAYSHARD BROOKSBrosnan, 26, had a signature bond on charges of aggravated assault and three counts of violating his oath of office in connection to Brooks' death.

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One of two officers charged in Rayshard Brooks' shooting turns himself in

Officer Devin Brosnan faces charges in connection to the shooting death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks (Fulton County Jail). ATLANTA - An Atlanta Police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks is now in custody.Officer Devin Brosnan turned himself in before noon Thursday, Fulton County Jail records show.FULL COVERAGE ON THE DEATH OF RAYSHARD BROOKSBrosnan has been charged with a count of aggravated assault and two counts of violating his oath of office in connection to Brooks' death.He and ex-officer Garrett Rolfe were given until 6 p.m.

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Prosecutors charge police, push reforms amid Floyd protests

rare to charge police with crimes in the death of civilians, and winning a conviction is harder. But the tide may be turning, led by progressive prosecutors pressing for criminal justice reforms to better hold police accountable for wrongdoing.“Prosecutors realize that they’re being watched,” said Mark Dupree Sr., district attorney for Kansas’ Wyandotte County, which includes Kansas City.

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Atlanta Police disputes rumors of mass officer walk outs; says seeing 'higher than usual call outs'

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Police Department says it is "experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift" on Wednesday. The call outs follow the Fulton County District Attorney’s decision on charges against an ex-officer and current officer in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.FOX 5 News received several tips that officers were walking off the job en masse, something Atlanta police were quick to correct. A spokesperson told FOX 5 a few officers have gone home, but the manpower has not been greatly impacted.

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APD officer involved in Rayshard Brooks' death cooperating as witness, DA says

ATLANTA - An Atlanta Police officer charged in connection to the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks will testify against the officer who pulled the trigger.Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said during a press conference Wednesday that Officer Devin Brosnan is cooperating with his office as a witness. He went on to say that it may be the first time ever an officer with the Atlanta Police Department has testified against a fellow officer in the same department.

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Fulton County DA announces charges in death of Rayshard Brooks

ATLANTA - The Fulton County District Attorney's Office has decided to file charges in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks.Fulton County D.A. Paul Howard announced the charges of former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe and fellow Officer Devin Brosnan at a Wednesday afternoon press conference in Atlanta.Brooks, 27, was shot and killed by Rolfe the night of June 12 at a Wendy's restaurant along University Avenue in southeast Atlanta.

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Fulton County DA to announce charging decision in Rayshard Brooks case

ATLANTA - The Fulton County District Attorney's Office is expected to announce whether charges will be filed in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks.Fulton County D.A. Paul Howard is scheduled to hold a 3 p.m.

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Atlanta awaits decision on charges in black man's killing

ATLANTA – Atlanta awaited a decision from prosecutors Wednesday on whether to bring charges against two white police officers in the killing of Rayshard Brooks, who was shot in the back in a case that has unfolded as the U.S. grapples with widespread protests over the treatment of black people.Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard scheduled an afternoon news conference to announce his decision.Garrett Rolfe, the officer who shot the 27-year-old Brooks on Friday night at a fast-food restaurant, was fired after the killing.

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Mother of Trayvon Martin joins Miami protesters seeking racial justice, police support

MIAMI – The mother of Trayvon Martin joined hundreds of demonstrators at a rally in downtown Miami on Sunday, demanding racial equality following the death of George Floyd last month at the hands of a white police officer in Minnesota.Sybrina Fulton joined the demonstrators who carried signs that read “Stop Killing Us" and “We Are All Equal" at the Torch of Friendship, a 60-year-old monument erected as a welcoming beacon to the city’s Latin American and Caribbean neighbors. The protest organized by several churches was one of several across Florida on Sunday.Fulton's unarmed son, Trayon Martin, was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman, while walking back from a central Florida convenience store in 2012.

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Autopsy: Rayshard Brooks' death considered homicide, shot twice in the back

ATLANTA - The Fulton County Medical Examiner has ruled 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks' death a homicide after an autopsy on his body.In a report on Sunday's autopsy, the Medical Examiner told FOX 5 that Brooks' cause of death was from two gunshot wounds to his back that "injured organs and caused significant blood loss." Members of Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard's of his staff witness Brooks' autopsy as part of their investigation.

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The Latest: Georgia elections chief probing voting problems

WASHINGTON – The Latest on the 2020 primary elections (all times local):2:30 p.m.Georgia's secretary of state has opened an investigation into voting problems in two counties in metro Atlanta amid reports of voting machine malfunctions in its twice-delayed primary election.Republican Brad Raffensperger on Tuesday announced investigations into Fulton and Dekalb counties' election process. He called what was happening there “unacceptable” and said his office was investigating how to resolve the issues before the November general election.It's the first time Georgia is using its new voting system, which combined touchscreens with scanned paper ballots in races for president, U.S.

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Fulton County DA: 6 APD officers charged in arrest of college students pulled from car

ATLANTA - Six officers accused of using excessive force in the arrest of two college students Saturday night will face charges, according to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.

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6 Atlanta officers charged after students pulled from car

ATLANTA – Six Atlanta police officers have been charged after a dramatic video showed authorities pulling two young people from a car and shooting them with stun guns while they were stuck in traffic caused by protests over George Floyd’s death, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

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Atlanta mayor: 2 officers fired in 'excessive force' arrests

ATLANTA – Two police officers have been fired and three others placed on desk duty over excessive use of force during a protest arrest incident involving two college students, Atlanta's mayor said.

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Shutdown to lift in 13 western Pennsylvania counties on May 15

Gov. Tom Wolf is extending the stay-at-home order for red counties, including the Philadelphia area.

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Shutdown to lift around western Pennsylvania

Gov. Tom Wolf is extending the stay-at-home order for red counties, including the Philadelphia area.

Meet the UK fashion designers stitching scrubs for the NHS

Phoebe English, Holly Fulton and Bethany Williams have formed the Emergency Designer Network to produce protective clothing for medics

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Country icon Kenny Rogers dies of natural causes, 81, family planning private service amid pandemic

Country music icon Kenny Rogers has died aged 81, his family confirmed.The star passed away of natural causes at his home in Sandy Springs,in northern Fulton County, Georgia, and his family issued a statement on Saturday morning.The statement read: 'The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Tragic: Country music icon Kenny Rogers (pictured) has died aged 81, his family confirmed'Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family.'Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is planning to have a small private service at this time with a public memorial at a later date.

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