Experienced Georgia Judge Stephen Yekel found dead by suicide in courtroom after losing re-election.

Georgia Judge Stephen Yekel, with over 45 years of legal experience, was found dead by suicide in his courtroom on his last day before leaving office after losing re-election. Yekel had attempted to resign but Governor Brian Kemp rejected his resignation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an autopsy, and the courthouse will resume normal operations on January 2.

December 31, 2024
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