A Fulton County judge said Tuesday he will dismiss racketeering charges against all 61 defendants accused of trying to stop construction of Atlanta’s controversial public safety training center, commonly referred to by critics as “Cop City.”

According to the Associated Press (via GPB News), Superior Court Judge Kevin Farmer ruled that Republican Attorney General Chris Carr lacked the authority to bring the sweeping 2023 indictments under Georgia’s RICO law without authorization from Gov. Brian Kemp.

The case was believed to be the largest racketeering prosecution ever brought against protesters in U.S. history.

Farmer said Carr also lacked authority to pursue arson charges against several defendants, though domestic terrorism counts may still stand. He indicated a formal order will be f

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