Judge weighs charges against officer in wrongful arrest
The Brief
- A Fulton County judge is evaluating whether an Atlanta police officer should face charges for the wrongful arrest of Ladavious McNair in a 2023 road rage shooting case.
- Detective Mustafa is accused of knowingly pursuing McNair as a suspect despite evidence and victim statements indicating another person was responsible.
- McNair spent 30 days in jail, which disrupted his life and career, including his Ph.D. studies and job.
- Concerns have been raised about public safety, as the actual shooter remains at large due to the wrongful arrest.
- McNair’s defense attorney, Marsha Mignott, seeks an arrest warrant and charges against Detective Mustafa for allegedly lying in the affidavit and disregarding evidence.
ATLANTA – A Fulton County judge is hearing evidence to determine whether an Atlanta police officer should face charges in connection with the wrongful arrest of a man in a 2023 road rage shooting. The warrant hearing centers on allegations that the officer knowingly pursued the wrong suspect despite evidence pointing to someone else.
The case involves Ladavious McNair, who was cleared last month of charges related to the shooting. McNair had maintained his innocence from the start. His defense attorney, Marsha Mignott, claims the arresting officer, identified as Detective Mustafa, knowingly disregarded evidence that pointed to another suspect.…