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US government targets Cop City protester over phone operating system

Concern over US effort to prosecute Sam Tunick, accused by authorities of wiping his phone using GrapheneOS

The Guardian - US · Jul 23

Trump administration targets Cop City protesters in latest push to prosecute ‘antifa’

Critics say the government is ‘creating a boogeyman’ in its drive to use the ‘antifa’ label to frame protesters as terrorists

The Guardian - US · Jun 26

‘Flailing’ Georgia attorney general condemned over charges for Cop City protesters

Republican Chris Carr accused of trying to revive bid for governor with indictment – ‘the last gasp of a dying man’

The Guardian - US · Apr 29

Judge drops domestic terrorism charges against Atlanta ‘Cop City’ protester

Jamie Marsicano’s due process and constitutional rights were violated by the state’s ongoing delays, judge said

The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2025

Nearly 300 pages of Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’ records released after first-of-its-kind ruling

Atlanta Police Foundation forced to disclose a year after a lawsuit, and could have implications for other cities

The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2025

‘Chilling’ effect on protesters as Cop City prosecution drags into second year

Lawyers for 61 people facing charges over police protest say delays are ruining lives and case is politically motivated

The Guardian - US · May 18, 2025

New documents shed light on police killing of Georgia ‘Cop City’ activist

Records obtained by Guardian give details about events leading to death of Manuel Paez Terán, shot dead in 2023

The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2025

Family of ‘Cop City’ activist shot dead by Georgia police sue officers involved

Complaint alleges fourth amendment rights of Manuel ‘Tortuguita’ Paez Terán were violated during 2023 raid

The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2024

Body Cam Footage Shows Atlanta Cop Knew Felony Charges Against Cop City Protesters Were 'a Reach'

In bodycam footage, the police major—now the deputy chief—asks for "anything we can get" after being told felony charges would be difficult.

Reason · Nov 8, 2024

Money-laundering charges dropped against bail fund in Cop City protest case

Atlanta Solidarity Fund’s members still face racketeering charges in case about protest against police training center

The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2024