Overview
- Fulton County Judge Paige Reese Whitaker directed the state to return roughly $150,000 in cash, multiple luxury vehicles, and high-end jewelry by 5 p.m. on Jan. 9.
- The order says prosecutors caused an unreasonable and inexcusable delay that exceeded 90 days, misled the court, and prejudiced Jeffery Williams by depriving him of his property.
- The court characterized civil forfeiture as a quasi-criminal process to be strictly construed against the state, requiring prompt return of the property free of liens.
- The ruling makes clear that no further appeal can delay the handover, following Williams’ successful motion to dismiss the state’s appeal.
- Items listed for return include a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette, a 2022 Porsche 911, three Mercedes-Benzes, a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a 2018 Lamborghini, a Can-Am Spyder, jewelry, and more than $149,000 in cash.