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A.J. Scott
Anthony James "A.J." Scott was convicted of five out of six charges he faced for killing two teenagers and injuring two others in a crash while he was a Georgia State Patrol trooper. Scott was found guilty of homicide by vehicle, serious injury by vehicle, speeding, and reckless driving.
Ex-Trooper A.J. Scott Sentenced in Fatal Crash
Victim Dillon Wall detailed the ongoing trauma he suffers from the crash and said A.J. Scott has shown no remorse. More
October 1, 2025
Ex-Trooper A.J. Scott sentenced in crash that killed 2 teens
Ex-trooper A.J. Scott was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with 10 years to serve for a crash that killed 2 teens and injured 2... More
October 1, 2025
Speeding Trooper Homicide Trial: A.J. Scott to Be Sentenced on Oct. 1
A.J. Scott, convicted of charges related to deaths of 2 teens and injuries of 2 others when he was a state trooper, faces 30 years... More
September 8, 2025
GA v. A.J. Scott: Speeding Trooper Homicide Trial
UPDATE: After more than 13 hours of deliberations the jury finds A.J. Scott guilty on 5 of 6 counts in the crash that killed two... More
August 28, 2025
Speeding Trooper Homicide Trial: Watch the Verdict!
A.J. Scott has been found GUILTY of homicide by vehicle in the second degree, serious injury by vehicle, speeding, and reckless driving. More
August 27, 2025
A.J. Scott’s Defense: Teen Driver ‘With Two Pretty Girls’ Was ‘Distracted’
A.J. Scott's defense claimed teen driver Dillon Wall was with 'two pretty girls' and 'distracted' when involved in a fatal crash. More
August 26, 2025
State: No Evidence Teen Driver Was Drinking in Crash With A.J. Scott
The prosecution reminded the jury in A.J. Scott's homicide trial that it's 'not a DUI case' after the defense argued the teen driver was drinking. More
August 26, 2025
Ex-Trooper A.J. Scott Admits to Speeding Without Lights During Fatal Crash
Ex-trooper Anthony James 'A.J.' Scott takes the stand and admits he was speeding in his patrol car without emergency lights during crash. More
August 25, 2025
Ex-Trooper admits he was speeding without lights, sirens before fatal crash
Defendant A.J. Scott admitted in court he was speeding without lights and sirens and not responding to call before he was involved in a fatal... More
August 25, 2025
Speed Expert: Fatal Crash Wouldn’t Have Happened if Scott Wasn’t Speeding
Speed expert Brandon Stone testified that if former GA State Trooper A.J. Scott hadn't been speeding, the fatal crash wouldn't have happened. More
August 23, 2025
Crash Specialist: ‘Broken Beer Bottles All Around… Alcohol Permeated Car’
Crash reconstruction specialist Jonathan Driskell says there were broken beer bottles all around and the smell of alcohol permeated the car. More
August 21, 2025
A.J. Scott Trial Judge Warns Gallery After ‘Threatening Statements’
Judge Erica Tisinger warned people in the courtroom to excuse themselves and take a break after a report of a threat. More
August 21, 2025
Paramedic: Victim Kylie Lindsey Asked For Her Mom After Deadly Crash
Marcus Shanks, one of the first responders to the deadly crash, described victim Kylie Lindsey's extensive injuries. More
August 21, 2025
Speeding Trooper Homicide Trial: Dashcam Video Shows Moment of Impact
Dashcam video from inside A.J. Scott's patrol car shows the moment his speeding cruiser crashed into a car with four teenagers inside. More
August 21, 2025
Speeding Trooper Homicide Trial: Officer Recalls Alcohol Odor From Vehicle
Joseph Alexander says he smelled alcohol around the Nissan Sentra, which was involved in the fatal crash with then-trooper AJ Scott. More
August 20, 2025
Speeding Trooper Homicide Trial: Jury Shown Bodycam Footage of Crash Scene
Josh Lambert, a former Bremen Police officer takes the stand as the jury is shown bodycam footage of the fatal crash scene. More
August 20, 2025
Speeding Trooper Homicide: Survivor Driving At Time of Crash Takes Stand
Dillon Wall, who was driving at the time of the fatal crash with then-trooper Anthony James A.J. Scott, testifies in Scott's homicide trial. More
August 20, 2025
Crash survivors testify in homicide trial of former trooper A.J. Scott
Benjamin Finken and Dillon Wall testified about their limited memories from a fatal crash involving former state trooper A.J. Scott. More
August 20, 2025
Crash Survivor: I ‘Don’t Remember’ Drinking Alcohol on Night of Crash
Benjamin Finken faces cross examination. Finken suffered a brain injury when Anthony James "A.J." Scott allegedly caused a fatal crash. More
August 20, 2025
Surviving Victim: I Saw Headlights, Next Thing I Know I Woke Up At Hospital
Benjamin Finken says he 'saw headlights, next thing I know I woke up at a hospital.' A.J. Scott is facing charges in the fatal crash. More
August 20, 2025
Speeding Trooper Homicide Trial: Jury Hears 911 Call from Crash Witness
Christopher Butler was driving home when he witnessed the fatal crash that killed Isabella Chinchilla and Kylie Lindsey. More
August 20, 2025
Speeding Trooper Homicide Trial: Friend Recalls Arriving at Crash Site
T.J. Silvey testified an officer at the scene said two people had passed away but couldn't give him their names. More
August 20, 2025
Speeding Trooper Homicide Trial: Opening Statements
Prosecutors say A.J. Scott was speeding in his state-issued cruiser without lights or sirens when he crashed into a car carrying four people. More
August 20, 2025
