This column is part of a weekly round-up of notable grand jury indictments and court decisions, following through on cases reported by Savannah Morning News public safety reporter Drew Favakeh.

The first grand-jury session was held in Virginia in 1625, and the practice soon spread to the other English colonies. Prior to the American Revolution, the grand jury’s role as a shield took on ...

On March 6, a Chatham County grand jury indicted Romarie Rakwon Harris for two counts of homicide by vehicle in the first degree. The charges are tied to an alleged Jan. 10, 2022, incident ...

Oct. 26, a Chatham County grand jury indicted four suspects — Desimond Butler, 19, Michael Stevens, 18, Keroney King, 18, Jahaune Butler, 18. The murder occurred in the parking lot of the Rice ...