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African American Defendants in Atlanta Recorder Session
In a curt court proceeding, multiple Black defendants confront Recorder Briles. Andy Bates claims interference by a police officer after riding ahead of a bicycle. Jonathan Matthews jokes about watermelon theft. Morgan Scates impersonates a police officer and faces a thirty day sentence. Bettie Jackson confronts false charges by her husband, aided by a lawyer. The judge admonishes and hands down fines and detentions.
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Andy Bates
Hell’s Wall Acre
Broyles
Andy
Ace
Jonathan Matthews
Jonathan
Briles
Morgan Scates
Morgan
Atlanta
Jedge Briles
Judas
Jedge
Bettie Jackson
Bettie
Core
Recorder Broyles