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Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong
The Cornell lawsuit filed by a woman alleging a brutal rape raises questions on how police handle such cases. The majority of police lack adequate training on trauma-informed approaches, experts say.
Travel plans? Here's what to know as measles exposures reach trains and games
Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?

Bibb County investigators looking for suspects in mass shooting that wounded 12
Investigators want to find the people who wounded a dozen teenagers during a 30-second barrage of gunfire during a late-night party in a Macon park.

$164 million verdict puts spotlight on child sex trafficking in Atlanta-area hotels
TRIGGER WARNING: This story discusses child sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. If you or someone you know may be experiencing human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888 or text 233733. In an emergency, call 911. At 15 years old, J.R.…

5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
Police evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.

Area Police Reports
Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 8:36 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, North SR […]

Questions remain after grand jury declines indictment in Nolan Wells' death
The Black Mississippi teen's family questions whether his race contributed to his July 4th death on an island off the Mississippi coast.

Girl accuses Braden Peters, social media influencer known as 'Clavicular,' of rape
The allegations claim Braden Peters, also known as Clavicular, had non-consensual sex with the 17-year-old female victim after plying her with alcohol. Peters' representative denies the charges.

Jail Bookings
Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail:

Flint Riverkeeper finds high E. coli levels after Atlanta airport sewage spill
According to the Flint Riverkeeper, the E. coli levels in the river were too much to count downstream of a major sewage spill from Atlanta’s airport.

Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells
A grand jury found Wells' cause of death "consistent with drowning," and decided not to bring indictments. The teenager was found dead on Horn Island, after he boated there with friends to celebrate Independence Day.

Atlanta measles outbreak puts under-vaccinated kids at risk. Here's how to manage it
Measles is extremely contagious and the virus can linger in the air for up to 2 hours. So how do you protect yourself and your kids?