Towaliga Judicial Circuit Serving Butts, Lamar & Monroe Counties
District Attorney Jonathan L. Adams
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Child Abuse Conviction
Great job by ADAs Max Smith, Wayne Jernigan, and INV Tim Davis with the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office. Their work at trial resulted in the conviction of Jessica Coffey and Phillip Norman for Aggravated Battery and Child Cruelty. Their eight week old daughter suffered from 29 broken bones, including both legs, both arms and multiple rib fractures. Judge Bill Fears…
It is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme is “Survivor Voices: Elevate, Engage, Effect Change. For more information about crime victims’ rights and services available, contact your local District Attorney’s Office #NCVRW2023
There is no place for rape and sexual assault in our community. Investigator Terrence Thomas with the Forsyth Police Department along with Chief Assistant District Attorney Dorothy Hull and ADA Carolee Jordan tried James Zellner for Rape and Cruelty to Children. Judge Thomas Wilson sentenced the defendant to life in prison after a swift jury verdict of guilty on all…
Congratulations to Assistant District Attorneys Michael Parrish and Chris Miranda. Their work along with the City of Jackson Fire Department, Butts County Fire Department, City of Jackson Police and Butts County Coroners’ Office, resulted in some small measure of justice for Margaret Elaine Vega. A jury convicted defendants Steven and Rebecca Yell for Felony Murder, Neglect of an Elder, Exploitation…