Defendants who took the stand in 2025
From a U.S. Army service member to rapper Cardi B, defendants who took the stand in their trials brought drama and emotion to the courtroom. More
December 6, 2025
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 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 others. More
October 1, 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 teenagers. More
August 28, 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 crash. More
August 25, 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