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Dekalb County Schools Chief Operations Officer. 12.05.08
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Judge, couple charged with Human Trafficking. 6.26.08
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An Atlanta-area judge and his son – a deputy sheriff – are accused of holding a nanny against her will.
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Aformer Fulton County Magistrate Judge; his son, a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department Deputy; and the deputy’s wife have all been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of human trafficking, alien harboring, witness tampering, and making false statements. 6.19.08
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Business to Business article – 5.19.08: Law in the News
One of the Southeast’s most notable criminal defense attorneys, Manny Arora has been practicing law in Atlanta since 1994. Click here to read article.
Ex-DFCS official who beat child gets probation | ajc.com. 6.17.08
The case against Cylenthia Clark proved an embarrassment to the state Division of Family and Children Services … sentenced her to 10 years of probation, said her attorney, Manny Arora. Click here to read the article on AJC.com.
NFL approves Pacman trade - 4.27.08
IRVING, Texas—The NFL formally approved Tennessee’s trade of suspended cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
“I think for Adam’s sake it’s a very good first step,” Jones’ agent Manny Arora said. “We still have to get through the NFL commissioner’s office. I think once we do that we can breathe a sigh of relief and get back to playing football.” Click here to read article.
ESPN- Jerry Jones on Pacman: ‘The risk-reward needs to be done’ - 4.26.08
IRVING, Texas—The complicated deal to get Adam “Pacman” Jones to the Dallas Cowboys was finished Saturday night. Now it’s up to the suspended cornerback to make the most of the last chance he’s getting from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Click here to read article.
Business to Business – Lunch with a VIP - Manny Arora, Arora and LaScala - 4.01.08
Manny Arora calls it the “Five-minute” rule. Some of the best advice an attorney can give a client is this: When you make a decision, think about what the consequences will be five minutes from now. Click here to read article.
ESPN – Associated Press: Benoit doctor challenges search of office - 8.13.07
ATLANTA —A lawyer for Chris Benoit’s personal doctor asked a judge Monday to throw out evidence seized from his client’s office days after the pro wrestler killed his family and himself.
Dr. Phil Astin’s attorney, Manny Arora, said in a filing in federal court in Atlanta that agents overstepped their authority in the June 27 raid on Astin’s west Georgia office by taking records of six patients other than Benoit, as well as three years of bank records and two computers. Click here to read article.
Atlanta Business Chronicle – 8.10.07
A defensive formation for athletes Manny Arora hopes to create a national practice involving the criminal defense of professional athletes while also branching out to act as an agent. Click here to read article.
USA Today – Goodell’s policies questioned in Vick case - 7.20.07
“I feel like they made us a poster boy to set an example,” Jones’ attorney, Manny Arora, said Thursday. “It seems patently unfair.” Click here to read article.
Jurors weigh case against parents accused of beating their 8-year-old son to death | Court TV News. 2.16.07
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23 'Meth Merchants' plead guilty - 2.08.06
The infamous Operation Meth Merchant case in Georgia took an unexpected turn with as many as 23 of the accused pleading guilty and two more cases being dropped. Click here to read more.
CBC Sports – Heatley’s lawyers discuss plea deal - 1.24.05
Atlanta Thrashers forward Dany Heatley may receive a plea agreement on charges stemming from the auto crash that killed his teammate and friend Dan Synder.
Lawyers for Heatley and the district attorney are currently discussing the possible plea bargain. - 1.24.05
“We’re in contact almost weekly,” said Manny Arora, Heatley’s lawyer. Click here to read article.
Embattled Georgia Sheriff to Take Paid Leave | Officer.com. 7.17.04
ATLANTA (AP)—Fulton County Sheriff Jackie Barrett will take paid leave for the rest of her term. Click here to read the article on officer.com