Georgia Judge Dies by Apparent Suicide on Final Day in Office

Georgia Judge Dies At Courthouse, Authorities Suspect Potential Suicide

A Georgia state court judge died apparently by suicide in a courthouse on New Year's Eve, authorities said.

Judge Stephen Yekel Found Dead in Georgia Courtroom on Last Day of Tenure

Judge Stephen Yekel has been found dead in his courtroom on the final day of his tenure on the Georgia State Court, according to reports. The post Judge Stephen Yekel Found Dead in Georgia Courtroom on Last Day of Tenure appeared first on Slay News.

Georgia Judge Found Dead In Courthouse - Nemos News Network

Authored by Caden Pearson via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A state court judge in Georgia was found dead in a county courtroom on Tuesday morning from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a local sheriff. A judges gavel rests on top of a desk in a courtroom in Miami, Florida, on Feb. 3, […]

Judge Shoots Himself Dead Inside Courtroom on Last Day in Office - News Addicts

A Georgia state judge has taken his own life inside his courtroom. The body of Judge Stephen Yekel was discovered inside Effingham County State Court on Tuesday morning. He is believed to have shot himself dead. Yekel, 74, had recently lost a bid for re-election and was found by a deputy on what would have […] The post Judge Shoots Himself Dead Inside Courtroom on Last Day in Office appeared first on News Addicts.

Georgia judge found dead in courtroom from self-inflicted gunshot

Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, was appointed to the bench by Governor Brian Kemp in 2022.

Georgia judge shoots self, dies in courtroom - Nigeria News Update

Effingham County, Georgia, is reeling from tragedy as Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, died by suicide inside his courtroom. The incident occurred late Monday night into early Tuesday, on what would have been his last day on the bench following...