See You In Court

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  The Second Target Was Me: J. Tom Morgan on Discovering He Was on the Hit List 24.09.2026

  While investigating the assassination of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, then-DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan uncovered another disturbing part of the conspiracy. The people responsible for Brown’s murder had another target. Morgan himself. Robin Frazer Clark reads the chilling passage from Morgan’s book, A Rainy Night in Georgia, in this excerpt from See You In Court. The story continues with Morgan explaining how he first learned his life might be in danger and what one of the men involved later told him directly. ▶️ Continue the conversation at 24:22 on YouTube:https://youtu.be/0B9xWq_t6K8?t=1462 🎥 Watch the complete episode:https://youtu.be/0B9xWq_t6K8 🎧 Full episode on Podbean:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-j-tom-morgan/ 📖 A Rainy Night in Georgiahttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Rainy-Night-in-Georgia/J-Tom-Morgan/9781493094844
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  Should the Same Rules Apply to Everyone? 22.09.2026

  What does justice under the rule of law really require? Former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan shares a definition from one of his students that made such an impression on him that he saved it: “Justice means everyone is treated fairly and equally under the rule of law.” The student added that it should not matter whether someone is an ordinary citizen or the president. Everyone should know the rules, and those rules should apply equally. In this clip from See You In Court, Morgan discusses constitutional protections, the rule of law, and why equal treatment remains central to the idea of justice. Watch the complete Episode 55 conversation:https://youtu.be/0B9xWq_t6K8 Listen to the full episode on Podbean:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-j-tom-morgan/ Learn more about J. Tom Morgan:https://jtommorganlaw.com/ Learn more about his new book, A Rainy Night in Georgia:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Rainy-Night-in-Georgia/J-Tom-Morgan/9781493094844 See You In Court:https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/
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  The Verdict Came Back Where It All Began 17.09.2026

  Sometimes a courtroom becomes part of the story itself. J. Tom Morgan recalls the remarkable circumstances surrounding the Sidney Dorsey trial. After the case was unexpectedly moved to Dougherty County, the guilty verdict came back in the very courtroom where Morgan had been sworn in as a lawyer years earlier. That same courtroom also carried another significant piece of history, one that Morgan referenced in his closing argument. In this clip from See You In Court, Morgan reflects on the unlikely and deeply personal conclusion to one of the most important cases of his career. Watch the full conversation with J. Tom Morgan:https://youtu.be/0B9xWq_t6K8 Listen to the complete episode:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-j-tom-morgan/
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  Why J. Tom Morgan Finally Told This 25-Year-Old Story 15.09.2026 1min

  Former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan spent years carrying the story of one of the most extraordinary cases of his career. After the prosecution of former DeKalb County Sheriff Sidney Dorsey for the murder of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, Morgan kept the transcripts, notes and files from the case. Eventually, he packed everything into a box and put it away. Then COVID changed his routine. Living alone in the North Carolina mountains, Morgan found himself with time to revisit the story. He began writing by hand, page after page, and months later had a manuscript of more than 250 typed pages. That manuscript eventually became A Rainy Night in Georgia: A Lawman’s Brutal Murder, a Rogue Southern Sheriff, and a Prosecutor’s Quest for Justice. In this clip from See You In Court, Morgan explains what finally pushed him to put the story on paper. Watch the complete episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/0B9xWq_t6K8 Listen to the full episode on Podbean:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-j-tom-morgan/
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  What Happens When Power Goes Unchecked? 10.09.2026

  Former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan reflects on one of the central themes of the Sidney Dorsey prosecution: the danger of unchecked power. Morgan explains why the prosecution focused on power, corruption, and the importance of checks and balances, themes that also run throughout his new book, A Rainy Night in Georgia. Listen to the full conversation with J. Tom Morgan: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-j-tom-morgan/ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0B9xWq_t6K8
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  Is the Rule of Law Under Threat in Georgia? 08.09.2026

  Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges discusses the strength of the rule of law and why he believes Georgia’s nonpartisan judicial system performs better than many others. While political pressure and accusations can arise when courts decide controversial cases, Judge Hodges says Georgia has largely succeeded in keeping politics outside the judiciary. The broader Episode 54 discussion also addresses judicial security, political pressure and protecting the integrity of Georgia’s courts. Listen to the full episode:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/
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  A Rainy Night in Georgia: J. Tom Morgan on the Derwin Brown Murder, Sidney Dorsey, and the Rule of Law 07.09.2026 1h 11min

  Former DeKalb County District Attorney, attorney, professor, and author J. Tom Morgan joins Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate for a powerful conversation about the murder of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, the prosecution of former Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, and the true story behind Morgan’s new book, A Rainy Night in Georgia. Morgan takes listeners inside the investigation, the allegations of corruption surrounding the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the prosecution strategy that ultimately led to Dorsey’s conviction, and the chilling discovery that Morgan himself had also been targeted. The conversation also explores the broader lessons that still resonate more than 25 years later, including unchecked power, government accountability, investigative journalism, public service, checks and balances, and the importance of equal justice under the rule of law. Morgan also reflects on the challenges of turning a complex legal case into a compelling book, the role of attorneys including Ken Hodges, Shawn Ellen LaGrua, John Floyd, Brian Steel, and Don Samuel, and why professionalism within the adversarial system still matters. As always, Robin and Lester close the conversation by asking their guest a central question: How do you define justice? Learn more about J. Tom Morgan:https://jtommorganlaw.com/ Learn more about A Rainy Night in Georgia:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Rainy-Night-in-Georgia/J-Tom-Morgan/9781493094844 Watch See You In Court on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@seeyouincourtpodcast Learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation:https://fairplay.org/
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  There Is No Cookie-Cutter Justice 03.09.2026

  What does justice mean when every case presents different facts, different people and different legal issues? Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why he does not believe in “cookie-cutter justice” and shares an example of having to abandon an outcome he preferred because reaching it would have required ignoring existing law and precedent. For Judge Hodges, justice ultimately depends on honest, fair-minded judges doing their best to get the law and the decision right. His comments reinforce a central theme of the full Episode 54 conversation: judges are responsible for applying the law, not simply reaching the outcome they would personally like. Listen to the full episode:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/
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  The Courtroom Summers That Inspired Judge Ken Hodges 01.09.2026

  Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges traces part of his interest in the law back to childhood summers in Albany, where he watched his father practice in municipal court. In this clip, Judge Hodges remembers sitting in the jury box, watching the lawyers argue their cases and then joining them and the judge at a nearby coffee shop to listen to courtroom stories. Hear the full conversation:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/  
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  You Can Watch the Georgia Court of Appeals Live | Judge Ken Hodges 27.08.2026

  Have you ever wondered what actually happens during an appellate court argument? You can watch for yourself. In this See You In Court clip, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains that the court live streams oral arguments and makes past arguments available online as well. Whether you want to follow a particular case or simply see how appellate arguments work, the court provides the public with an opportunity to watch the process firsthand. Watch Georgia Court of Appeals oral arguments: https://www.gaappeals.gov/ Hear the complete Episode 54 conversation with Judge Hodges, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/ Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Pp0kjKRrB7g Learn more: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ #SeeYouInCourt #GeorgiaCourtOfAppeals #AppellateLaw #GeorgiaLaw #CivilJustice #KenHodges
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  What Happens After Oral Argument? | Judge Ken Hodges 24.08.2026

  What happens after the lawyers finish arguing and the judges leave the courtroom? Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains that, unless a case is clear-cut, the conversation among judges often begins almost immediately. In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges describes how he asks the other judges what they think, follows up when necessary, and continues the discussion as they work through difficult legal questions. It is a behind-the-scenes look at appellate deliberation and the collaborative process that helps Georgia Court of Appeals judges reach their decisions. Hear the full conversation with Judge Hodges, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/ Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Pp0kjKRrB7g Learn more about See You In Court: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ #SeeYouInCourt #SeeYouInCourtPodcast #GeorgiaCourtOfAppeals #AppellateLaw #GeorgiaLaw #CivilJustice #KenHodges
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  AI Made Up the Cases. The Court Noticed. | Judge Ken Hodges 20.08.2026

  What happens when artificial intelligence invents legal cases and those citations make their way into a court filing? Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges says the court is already dealing with the issue. In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges discusses a lawyer whose briefs appeared to contain AI-generated material, the additional legal education he required, and why the court takes fabricated citations seriously. The conversation grows out of a larger point Judge Hodges makes about appellate review: the Court of Appeals checks the record and verifies whether attorneys’ representations are accurate. He also discusses the court’s increased sanctions authority, from $2,500 to $10,000, and whether stronger consequences may help deter this type of conduct. Artificial intelligence appears elsewhere in Episode 54 as well, as Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate examine another developing question: what happens when alleged harm involving AI itself becomes the subject of litigation? Hear the full conversation with Judge Hodges: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/ Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Pp0kjKRrB7g Learn more: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ #SeeYouInCourt #ArtificialIntelligence #LegalAI #GeorgiaLaw #GeorgiaCourtOfAppeals #AppellateLaw #CivilJustice #KenHodges
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  If It’s Not in the Record, It Didn’t Happen | Judge Ken Hodges 17.08.2026

  “If it’s not in the record, it didn’t happen.” Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why transcripts can be critically important when a case reaches the appellate court. The Court of Appeals is a court of review. If an evidentiary hearing is important to an issue on appeal but there is no transcript or record of what occurred, the appellate court may have to defer to the trial judge. Judge Hodges also explains that the court does not simply accept what attorneys say happened. The record is checked to make sure counsel’s representations are accurate. Hear the full conversation with Judge Hodges, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/ Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Pp0kjKRrB7g Learn more about See You In Court: https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ #SeeYouInCourt #SeeYouInCourtPodcast #GeorgiaCourtOfAppeals #AppellateLaw #GeorgiaLaw #CivilJustice #KenHodges
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  Judges Don’t Write the Law. They Apply It. | Judge Ken Hodges 13.08.2026

  What happens when a judge personally disagrees with the law? Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why his judicial philosophy centers on applying the law fairly and correctly, regardless of personal preference. “We’re not here to make law. It’s our job to follow the rule of law.” In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges discusses the role of the legislature, judicial restraint, and the responsibility appellate judges have to follow established law even when they may prefer a different outcome. Hear the full conversation with Judge Hodges, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/ Watch the full episode:https://youtu.be/Pp0kjKRrB7g Learn more about See You In Court:https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ #SeeYouInCourt #SeeYouInCourtPodcast #RuleOfLaw #GeorgiaCourtOfAppeals #GeorgiaLaw #AppellateLaw #CivilJustice #KenHodges
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  Why Georgia’s Appellate Courts Provide a Fair Shake 11.08.2026

  What gives Georgians confidence that their cases will receive a fair review when they reach the appellate courts? In this clip, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why he believes Georgia’s judicial system works better than many partisan court systems around the country. Although Georgia’s appellate judges may have different backgrounds and perspectives, Judge Hodges says they work collaboratively, avoid personal agendas, and focus on reaching the correct result under the law. That commitment to fairness, collegiality, and judicial independence is central to maintaining public trust in the courts. Listen to the complete episode for more details and context on how appellate decisions are made, the workload facing Georgia’s courts, artificial intelligence in legal filings, judicial security, Judge Hodges’ career, and his definition of justice. Listen on Podbean:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/ Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Pp0kjKRrB7g Learn more about See You In Court:https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ #GeorgiaCourts #CourtOfAppeals #JudicialIndependence #RuleOfLaw #GeorgiaLaw #SeeYouInCourtPodcast
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  Are Georgia’s Judges Safe From Threats and Politics? 06.08.2026

  Judges make decisions that can significantly affect people’s lives. But what happens when disagreement with those decisions turns into threats, retaliation, or political pressure? In this clip, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges discusses the security concerns judges and their families may face once they leave the courthouse. He and host Robin Frazer Clark also examine why Georgia has generally done a better job than many states at keeping partisan politics out of its appellate courts. Protecting the judicial system involves more than courthouse security. It also means allowing judges to follow the law without fear and preserving public confidence that court decisions are based on legal principles rather than political influence. Listen to the complete episode for more details and context on judicial security, appellate decision-making, threats to the judiciary, Judge Hodges’ judicial philosophy, and the importance of protecting the rule of law. Listen on Podbean:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/ Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Pp0kjKRrB7g Learn more about See You In Court:https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ #JudicialSecurity #JudicialIndependence #RuleOfLaw #GeorgiaCourts #CivilJustice #SeeYouInCourtPodcast
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  Can ChatGPT Be Held Liable for a User’s Death? 05.08.2026

  A new wrongful death lawsuit raises a difficult legal question: Can an artificial intelligence company be held responsible when its technology allegedly contributes to a person’s death? In this clip, Lester Tate and Robin Frazer Clark discuss claims involving ChatGPT and a 29-year-old Alabama woman. They examine the reported product liability theories, including negligent design, failure to warn, wrongful death, and what the discovery process could reveal about known risks and possible safeguards. As artificial intelligence becomes more interactive and more involved in people’s lives, courts may be asked to decide where product responsibility begins and how existing liability laws apply to rapidly evolving technology. Listen to the complete episode for more details and context, including Judge Ken Hodges’ perspective on artificial intelligence in legal filings, appellate review, judicial responsibility, and the rule of law. Watch the full episode:https://youtu.be/Pp0kjKRrB7g Learn more about See You In Court:https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org/ #ArtificialIntelligence #ProductLiability #WrongfulDeath #CivilJustice #LegalTechnology #SeeYouInCourtPodcast
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  Episode 54: Hon. Kenneth Hodges, Georgia Court Of Appeals 30.07.2026 1h 18min

      Kenneth (Ken) Bryant Hodges, III was elected to the Court of Appeals by the citizens of Georgia in 2018, winning every county in the state with wide bipartisan support in a contested election for a rare open seat on the Court. Judge Hodges took office on Jan. 1, 2019, and was elected again state-wide in 2024. With deep experience in diverse practice areas, Judge Hodges has served as a prosecutor, defended criminal cases, and been on both sides of a dispute in civil matters. He has been a court appointed receiver and a mediator. Judge Hodges is applying this experience on the bench to uphold the rule of law and ensure justice for all. Judge Hodges was born and raised in Albany, GA. He graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA, and earned his B.A. from Emory University in Political Science and Sociology with a minor in English in 1988. While at the University of Georgia Law School, he participated in a clinical program with a public defender and was sworn in under the Third Year Student Practice Act to try cases. He earned his J.D. from UGA Law in 1991 and set out to become a litigator. After working with a litigation firm in Atlanta, he returned to Albany as an Assistant District Attorney. Judge Hodges was elected District Attorney of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit in 1996 at the age of 30. Within the first two years, he cleared out a backlog of eight death penalty cases and took them to trial. He formed trial teams which effectively ended unnecessary delays in moving cases forward, and focused on laws and programs to better protect children in the county. This included a child prosecution unit, a child advocacy center, a truancy program to target unauthorized school absences, and he also established a sexual assault unit. In his second term, he was named District Attorney of the Year for the State of Georgia.  During his 12 years as District Attorney, Ken was committed to managing an efficient office, which operated under budget every year. He was elected President of the DA’s Association and also served as Chairman of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council; he was appointed by Governor Roy Barnes as Chairman of the Legal Loan Forgiveness Task Force and as a member of the Certainty in Sentencing Commission. In 2008, he returned to private practice, working in transactional law and then litigation. In 2015, Ken started his own law firm, Ken Hodges Law, based in Albany and Atlanta with a focus on commercial litigation. Judge Hodges was elected President of the State Bar of Georgia (2018-2019), the first judge to lead the organization in its history. He currently serves on the State Bar’s Office of General Counsel Oversight Committee, is Chairman of the Advisory Board for Truist-Albany, and is Vice-Chairman of the Albany-Dougherty Airport Commission. Ken also serves on the Board of Advisors of University of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden and the Board of Directors of the Southwest Georgia Legal Self-Help Center, a non-profit that works to improve access to justice for low-income people in the region. Judge Hodges has been widely recognized for his legal and civic accomplishments during his more than 27 years as a practicing attorney, including as the recipient of the State Bar’s Commitment to Equality Award, the Justice Benham Award for CommunityService, and The Eagle Award from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for his work on behalf of crime victims. Links: https://www.gaappeals.gov/ http://www.akintate.com/ https://www.gatriallawyers.net/ See You In Court (seeyouincourtpodcast.org) To learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, visit fairplay.org
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  Why Nick Moraitakis Chose Mediation After Retirement 21.07.2026 1min

  Why Nick Moraitakis Chose Mediation After Retirement Podbean DescriptionRetirement didn’t mean stepping away from the law completely for Nick Moraitakis. After decades as both a defense lawyer and plaintiff’s attorney, Nick found that mediation gave him a way to stay mentally engaged while using his experience for a different purpose. In this clip, he also explains why understanding and respecting both sides matters. Having worked in defense himself, Nick knows the pressure those attorneys face and brings that perspective into the mediation room. The full interview goes much deeper into Nick’s nearly 50-year legal career, his work on major Georgia cases, how mediation has changed, and what he’s learned from representing people on both sides of civil disputes. Watch the full episode:https://youtu.be/RTqwiQj2kjA Listen to the full episode on Podbean:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/righting-wrongs-with-nick-moraitakis Learn more about Nick Moraitakis:https://www.cunninghambounds.com/legal-team/nicholas-c-moraitakis/ Learn more about See You in Court:https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org Learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation:https://fairplay.org #SeeYouInCourt #Mediation #CivilJustice #GeorgiaLaw #LegalPodcast
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  What Is a Case Really Worth? 14.07.2026

  You can’t rush mediation. Nick Moraitakis compares the process to cooking soup or stew. Sometimes, both sides need time to work through their positions, get tired of holding the line, and finally move toward an agreement. So what is a case worth? Nick puts it simply: it’s worth the most the defense will pay and the least the plaintiff will accept. Hopefully, those numbers meet. Watch the full episode:https://youtu.be/RTqwiQj2kjA Listen to the full episode on Podbean:https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/righting-wrongs-with-nick-moraitakis Learn more about Nick Moraitakis:https://www.cunninghambounds.com/legal-team/nicholas-c-moraitakis/ Learn more about See You in Court:https://seeyouincourtpodcast.org Learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation:https://fairplay.org #SeeYouInCourt #Mediation #CivilJustice #GeorgiaLaw #LegalPodcast