Man arrested on federal charges in Georgia dog-fighting case

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On October 30, 2013
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A 14th suspect allegedly involved in a dog-fighting ring that spans Georgia, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi has been arrested on federal charges. The Alabama man was arrested earlier this week after 37 dogs and dog-fighting gear was seized from properties in that state. The latest arrest follows the 10-person bust in late August; 367 dogs […]
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Federal charges filed against Georgia man in kidnapping case

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On October 22, 2013
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Federal law enforcement officials recently announced the arrest of a 28-year-old man on charges that he participated in a conspiracy to kidnap a 14-year-old Georgia girl last month. The man is accused of being part of a home invasion in Clayton County that turned into a kidnapping. The man is also charged with firing a […]
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Loan processor acquitted of mortgage fraud charge in federal trial

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On October 4, 2013
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A recent federal trial in which a loan processor was accused of conspiring with several other parties to defraud a mortgage company ended abruptly when the judge dismissed all criminal charges against the defendant. The woman’s attorney lauded the outcome, stating that his client was acting in good faith in her job and had no […]
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