Letter from the South
The People Casting Their Ballots for Crypto
Many cryptocurrency enthusiasts plan to vote for whichever candidate gives crypto the biggest boost.
By Charles Bethea
Among America’s “Low-Information Voters”
Donald Trump has dominated in polling of people who pay little attention to political news. What do they have to say?
By Charles Bethea
The Fake Oilman
Alan Todd May passed himself off as an oil magnate, insinuated himself into West Palm Beach high society, and conned people out of millions.
By Charles Bethea
Fani Willis Survives the Effort to Disqualify Her
A judge ruled that the Fulton County D.A. can stay on the case against Trump, as long as her special prosecutor steps aside, but noted that “an odor of mendacity remains.”
By Charles Bethea
The Tangled Fates of Fani Willis and Her Biggest Case
Will the Fulton County D.A.’s “clandestine” relationship derail her effort to prosecute Trump?
By Charles Bethea
What Do We Owe a Prison Informant?
A man in Georgia says he risked his life for years and was abandoned. But there are very few rules protecting those who provide law enforcement with information.
By Charles Bethea
The Death of a Relic Hunter
Bill Erquitt was an unforgettable character among Georgia’s many Civil War enthusiasts. After he died, his secrets came to light.
By Charles Bethea
How a Man in Prison Stole Millions from Billionaires
With smuggled cell phones and a handful of accomplices, Arthur Lee Cofield, Jr., took money from large bank accounts and bought houses, cars, clothes, and gold.
By Charles Bethea
Waiting for Trump at the Fulton County Jail
A contingent of supporters and a swarm of media have descended on the spot where the former President will soon be booked on RICO charges.
By Charles Bethea
A Witness’s Strange Day at the Trump Grand Jury in Georgia
The journalist George Chidi saw a Georgia Republican walk into a conference room and became a significant witness in a potentially historic prosecution.
By Charles Bethea