Judge, Officer, Court Reporter Killed, Gunman at Large

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Originally posted by honeychile
That was my first thought.

Also, I can somewhat understand that he wasn't shackled, but no handcuffs?! That's unexcusable!!

According to GA State Law, suspects are not allowed to wear handcuffs in court, and are also allowed to wear streetclothes, to prevent jury prejudice. The Deputy had just uncuffed Nichols to allow him to change when the struggle began.

After all, you are innocent until proven guilty.