Georgia
Graham appeals order to testify in Georgia election probe
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has formally appealed a decide’s order requiring him to testify earlier than a particular grand jury investigating whether or not former President Donald Trump and others illegally sought to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.
The South Carolina Republican’s attraction had been anticipated following a decide’s Monday ruling that he adjust to prosecutors’ efforts to compel him to testify Aug. 23 about his telephone calls to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his workers within the weeks following the election.
The eleventh U.S. Circuit Courtroom of Appeals will contemplate Graham’s request, filed late Wednesday. Graham’s authorized group additionally requested a federal decide to place his particular grand jury look on maintain in the course of the attraction course of.
Graham’s attraction was made the identical day that one other Trump affiliate, former marketing campaign legal professional Rudy Giuliani, spent roughly six hours earlier than the particular grand jury. The previous New York mayor unfold false claims of election fraud in Fulton County as he led efforts to problem the election leads to Georgia.
Met by an Related Press reporter on the airport as he returned to New York on Wednesday, Giuliani mentioned that he had “glad his obligation underneath the subpoena” from prosecutors however gave no additional particulars of his testimony.
Fulton County District Legal professional Fani Willis has indicated she is within the particulars of a telephone name between Graham and Raffensperger shortly after the 2020 election. On the time, Raffensperger mentioned that Graham requested if he had the ability to reject sure absentee ballots and that he interpreted the query as a suggestion to toss out legally solid votes.
Graham additionally “made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud within the November 2020 election in Georgia, according to public statements made by identified associates of the Trump Marketing campaign,” Willis wrote in a court docket submitting.
Graham has argued that calls have been a part of his duties as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, together with his authorized group — which incorporates former Trump White Home counsel Don McGahn — arguing that Graham’s place in Congress protects him from having to seem earlier than the grand jury.
Willis opened her probe into post-election actions by Trump and his allies after the disclosure of a exceptional Jan. 2, 2021, telephone name between Raffensperger and Trump by which the then-president steered the state official may “discover” the precise variety of votes that might be wanted to flip the election leads to Georgia.
Denying any wrongdoing, Trump has described the decision as “excellent.”
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, in the meantime, had acquired a subpoena to seem earlier than the particular grand jury on Thursday. However his attorneys on Wednesday filed a movement to quash it, and Fulton County Superior Courtroom Decide Robert McBurney mentioned the governor does not have to seem whereas that movement is pending, Kemp spokesperson Katie Byrd mentioned.
Georgia
SEC Team Recruiting Rankings: Georgia’s Big Commit, Zech Ford, Moves the Needle
College football season ended a week-and-a-half ago when Ohio State beat Notre Dame in the National Championship game, but the recruiting stove is red hot across the sport.
In the SEC, Georgia landed a commitment from big-time safety Zech Fort of IMG Academy in Florida on Thursday. How did it impact the recruiting rankings across the SEC?
247Sports updated its composite team rankings following the commitment and five SEC programs checked in the top 10 nationally while three more ranked within the top 20.
Despite a woeful 2024 season that saw just a 2-10 overall record and winless SEC campaign, Mississippi State still ranks ahead of four other SEC teams.
Here is what the SEC team recruiting rankings look like as of January 30, 2025. Clearly there is a lot of time for movement to be made as we’re 11 months from the early signing period, but the foundation for recruiting classes is clearly being built.
No. 16: Kentucky (0 nationally)
Kentucky is the only team in the SEC that is yet to receive a public verbal commitment in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
15. Vanderbilt (54th nationally)
Vanderbilt Football:
1 commitment
87.26 average player rating
17.26 team points
14. Missouri (51st nationally)
Missouri Football:
1 commitment
89.58 average player rating
19.58 team points
13. Alabama (49th nationally)
Alabama Football:
1 commitment
95.05 average player rating
25.05 team points
12. Mississippi State (42 nationally)
Mississippi State Football:
4 commitments
87.07 average player rating
34.05 team points
11. Ole Miss (38th nationally)
Ole Miss Football:
2 commitments
86.66 average player rating
37.21 team points
10. Texas (33rd nationally)
Texas Football:
2 commitments
95.35 average player rating
50.55 team points
9. Florida (28th nationally)
Florida Football:
3 commitments
90.63 average player rating
61.32 team points
8. Oklahoma (19th nationally)
Oklahoma Football:
4 commitments
91.32 average player rating
83.65 team points
7. South Carolina (14th nationally)
South Carolina Football:
5 commitments
89.93 average player rating
96.70 team points
6. Georgia (12th nationally)
Georgia Football:
5 commitments
92.03 average player rating
106.71 team points
5. Arkansas (9th nationally)
Arkansas Football:
9 commitments
87.96 average player rating
117.09 team points
4. LSU (8th nationally)
LSU Football:
6 commitments
91.63 average player rating
123.91 team points
3. Auburn (7th nationally)
Auburn Football:
6 commitments
93.11 average player rating
132.21 team points
2. Tennessee (6th nationally)
Tennessee Football:
7 commitments
90.7 average player rating
135.95 team points
1. Texas A&M (2nd nationally)
Texas A&M Football:
10 commitments
92.2 average player rating
192 team points
Georgia
Georgia man arrested for Texas fraud scheme, facing multiple charges
LITHONIA, Ga. – A 24-year-old Georgia man has been arrested in connection to a large-scale fraud scheme targeting victims in Texas.
What we know:
Ke-Juan D’Shon Studdard, a 24-year-old from Lithonia, has been arrested in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme targeting victims in Texas. Law enforcement officials from the Lithonia Police Department, Snellville Police Department, and the Collin County Sheriff’s Office in Texas collaborated to track and apprehend Studdard.
Studdard is accused of using fraudulent bank schemes to steal funds through multiple financial institutions, including Cash App, Wells Fargo, and Chase Bank. He has been charged with:
- Breach of Computer Security – Identifying Information from Computer/PC (Second Degree Felony)
- Online Impersonation (Third Degree Felony)
- Felony Theft
Authorities located Studdard after tracking him for several hours across metro Atlanta. He was ultimately arrested in a Walmart parking lot in Snellville, where officers from Snellville PD, Lithonia PD, and a Collin County Sheriff’s investigator apprehended him. Studdard will be extradited to Texas to face the charges.
What they’re saying:
Lithonia Police Chief Dejarnette emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation in making the arrest.
Why you should care:
Fraudulent financial schemes are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread, putting individuals’ bank accounts and personal information at risk. Authorities warn residents to remain vigilant against scams involving unexpected calls, emails, or text messages requesting sensitive details.
What you can do:
Law enforcement officials urge the public to take precautions to protect themselves from financial fraud:
- Never share personal information unless you verify the sender’s identity.
- Hang up immediately if you receive an unexpected call requesting sensitive details.
- Contact banks or institutions directly using official phone numbers—not the one provided in the suspicious message.
- Monitor financial accounts regularly for any unauthorized transactions.
What’s next:
As the investigation continues, police are working to determine whether additional suspects are involved in the scheme. Authorities encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Georgia
How to Watch: Georgia Bulldogs in the Reese’s Senior Bowl
Here is where you can tune in to watch former Georgia Bulldogs in the Reese’s Senior Bowl game.
As the college football offseason reaches its full swing and NFL teams prepare for their offseason, the time for scouting young talent and preparing for the illustrious NFL Draft has begun. One of the most popular showcases that allows coaches and scouts to see young talent is the Reese’s Senior Bowl. An exhibition game between draft eligible collegiate players looking to make the next step in their football careers.
The Georgia Bulldogs are well represented in this year’s game, as they have seven total players that have accpeted invites and have already begun turning heads in the practices themselves. Running back Trevor Etienne and wide receiver Arian Smith have reportedly shined in practices leading up to Saturday’s game and have likely done thier draft stock many favors.
With just a few more practices to go before the exhibition game kicks off, here is where you can tune in to watch the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl.
How to Watch the Reese’s Senior Bowl
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