Some Fulton public defenders given 1,000 cases a year, group complains

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Fulton County’s public defender’s office is “stretched so thin” that many poor defendants end up convicted of crimes, or spending time in jail, because they don’t have adequate representation, according to a letter from the Southern Center for Human Rights.

The letter, sent to county commissioners last week, also said public defenders aren’t given sufficient workspace or equipment to do their jobs, have excessive caseloads and are insufficiently funded.
Some Fulton public defenders given 1,000 cases a year, group complains

This isn't some aha moment. You know they are underfunded. This is what people should be in the streets protesting for.
 

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