"Massive RICO Indictments for 'Cop City' Protesters: Courtroom Showdown Begins"

Sixty-one protesters involved in the "Stop Cop City" movement were arraigned on RICO charges related to vandalism at the site of the new Public Safety Training Center in Fulton County. Only four protesters did not appear for the arraignment, with one arrest warrant issued. The remaining defendants waived arraignment, and final plea hearings are scheduled for May or June 2024 due to the extensive data involved in the case. Activists gathered outside the courthouse in support of the indicted individuals, arguing that the charges are baseless and an attack on their right to protest. The controversial training center, referred to as Cop City, has sparked nationwide protests, with activists claiming it promotes militarization and environmental damage.