From Atlanta native Coco Gauff capturing the U.S. Open title, to Cop City Rico indictments, Atlanta continued to remain at the forefront of national news this past week. Atlanta Daily World provided coverage and editorial insight on several intriguing stories that made national headlines.
Here are the top ADW articles of the week.
Atlanta Native Coco Gauff Wins U.S. Open Final, Becomes First American Teenage Champion Since Serena Williams
Atlanta native Coco Gauf made history by becoming the first American teenager to win the U.S. Open since Serena Williams, 17 at the time, did it in 1999.
Gauf, 19, defeated the No. 1 player in the world Aryna Sabalenka in dramatic fashion. After losing the first set 6-2, Gauf captured the second set 6-3. During the third set, Gauff took control of the match and defeated Sanalenka 6-2.
The victory was her first major title and it will move her to No. 3 in the world.
In a post-match interview, Gauff thanked the non-believers. “Thank you to the people who didn’t believe in me,” she said. “I tried me best to do this with grace. But for those who thought you were putting water on my fire, you are really putting gas on it.” Read More
Exclusive: ACLU Leader Condemns Attorney General’s ‘Cop City’ RICO Indictment
This week, Republican Attorney General Chris Carr announced a RICO against 61 people who allegedly protesting the construction of the police and training center known as “Cop City.”
The indictment claimed that the defendants are “militant anarchists” who conspired to support a violent movement against the government. RICO convictions can carry a harsh sentences and penalties.
However, there has been push back over the language used in the indictment and the creating of a narrative that suggests the conspiracy began on the day of George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020.
Andrea Young, Executive Director of ACLU, spoke with ADW to discuss the indictment. She spoke…
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