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2 days ago
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Man found guilty of killing father after baby shower fight
The jury has reached verdict in a Gwinnett County murder case. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Esteven Avila-Vega was found guilty of felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. He's accused of killing a father after a fight at a baby shower in 2023. The victim was shot 13 times. The suspect claimed self defense. Angel Mendoza was a guest at a baby shower with his wife when the shooting happened as the party was winding down. Avila-Vega has been out on bond since 2023. After the verdict was read, he was taken into custody. Channel's 2 Matt Johnson will have more on this story from the courthouse. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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2 days ago
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Todd Chrisley: ‘I would have remorse if it was something that I did'
Todd Chrisley addressed the media for the first time since his pardon by President Donald Trump. He and his daughter, Savannah Chrisley, joined attorneys to hold a news conference at a Nashville hotel on Friday morning [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] When Channel 2's Michael Doudna asked Todd Chrisley if he felt remorse after he and his wife, Julie Chrisley, were convicted of tax fraud, he maintained his innocence. 'I would have remorse if there was something that I did,' he responded. He went on to claim that there was corruption involved in their case and trial, which they will continue to investigate and share evidence. RELATED STORIES: Todd and Julie Chrisley released from federal prison after pardon from President Trump President Donald Trump to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley The Chrisleys are coming back to reality TV to expose the 'raw truth of their lives' Savannah Chrisley was stepping into Sam's Club when she got Trump's call about parents' pardon Julie Chrisley wants her sentence vacated - again - and wants a new judge The former reality star and his wife were officially pardoned by Trump on Wednesday afternoon and were released from federal prison later that day. Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison and Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years. Both served almost three years. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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2 days ago
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Cicadas swarm parts of US as the screaming insects emerge in Brood XIV's 17-year cycle
Another cicada invasion is here. The large Brood XIV, which emerges every 17 years, is making for a spectacular natural event as billions of periodical cicadas emerge across parts of the Eastern U.S., including in Georgia, southern Ohio, Kentucky, Cape Cod in Massachusetts, and Long Island, New York. When spring warms the soil to 64 degrees Fahrenheit (about 18 degrees Celsius), these cicada nymphs dig their way up to the surface after their long development period. On the right night, usually after a warm spring rain, near trees showing cicada pilot holes and chimneys, they will emerge — so many that they can be heard crunching through the grass to climb up trees, plants, people or any vertical surface. There is a forceful quality about it. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Once they find footing, they begin the molting process. They shed their nymphal skin, emerging soft, vulnerable and pale yellow. They have two large red eyes on the sides of the head, three small, jewellike eyes called ocelli in the center, and gossamer wings. In a few hours, their bodies harden and darken, and they fly up to the treetops. TRENDING STORIES: Where will Brood XIV cicadas emerge this spring? Georgia is on the list again Freaky bugs and venomous snakes: Why you may see more copperheads during 'cicada-geddon' Get ready Georgia, the cicadas are coming back Then the screaming begins — the loud buzzing, screaming sound males make when they are looking for a mate. It leaves ears ringing. Throughout this process, cicadas serve as a source of protein for both wildlife and humans. They survive by sheer numbers. After mating, females lay eggs in tree branches and die shortly after. The hatched tiny nymphs fall and burrow into the ground, and the cycle begins again. Cicadas are part of the magic of spring when the yellow and purple irises are blooming, and the green is new and vivid. The cicada show takes place in every light of the day and the dark of night. The pull is the power and beauty of nature and time. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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3 days ago
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Tornado touches down in Henry County, crosses I-75
A tornado touched down Thursday afternoon in the Locust Grove area, and video captured it crossing Interstate 75. It appeared about four miles south of McDonough, moving from west to east. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Other video submitted to Channel 2 showed debris flying from the storm. It appeared to be pieces of building material, in addition to trees, shrubs and other plants. Channel 2 captured footage showing a heavily damaged building in a residential area. There have been early reports of large tree limbs or trees down because of the tornado as well. Crews are on the scene to provide updates LIVE on Channel 2 at 6 p.m. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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3 days ago
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Here are Todd and Julie Chrisley's pardons signed by President Donald Trump
Channel 2 Action News has obtained copies of the presidential pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley. President Donald Trump pardoned the reality star couple on Wednesday, who had been serving time in federal prison after being convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud. Local prosecutors told Channel 2's Audrey Washington that the pardon is like a smack in the face to the men and women who worked on the case. 'Yes, the president can pardon, and I'm sure it was a devastating blow to them,' Former prosecutor A.J. Richman told Washington. Richman said he knows it was difficult for the federal prosecutors on the Chrisley case to watch the couple walk out of prison on Wednesday. 'The case that they spent years on, millions and millions of dollars on interviewing people, having it go away by the president,' Richman said. The Chrisley family has been strong supporters of Trump and lobbied to have them released. A cellphone recording captured Todd Chrisley joking about life after prison. RELATED STORIES: Todd and Julie Chrisley released from federal prison after pardon from President Trump President Donald Trump to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley The Chrisleys are coming back to reality TV to expose the 'raw truth of their lives' Savannah Chrisley was stepping into Sam's Club when she got Trump's call about parents' pardon Julie Chrisley wants her sentence vacated - again - and wants a new judge 'I didn't have to deal with this in prison,' Todd Chrisley is heard saying to daughter Savannah. 'What kind of precedent do you believe this sets?' Washington asked Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon. 'I think Donald Trump has made it very clear in his first term and in this term that if he sees an injustice being done, he's going to use his pardon power,' McKoon said. 'But why the Chrisleys?' Washington asked. 'There are other people who are behind bars, looking for a pardon who say they are innocent. Why the Chrisleys?' 'Well, we can ask the same question as for why they were singled out for this prosecution? And I believe they were singled out because they were prominent people,' McKoon said. Following their convictions, the Chrisleys were ordered to pay more than $17 million dollars in restitution. They are now back in Nashville since being let out of federal prison on Wednesday. You can read the pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley below: Todd Chrisley Pardon by WSB-TV on Scribd Julie Chrisley Pardon by WSB-TV on Scribd
