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Georgia Charges 12 Inmates Over Deadly Prison Fight

4/28/2026

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  • Georgia Department of Corrections charged twelve male inmates with felony murder, aggravated assault and gang participation for the January Washington State Prison fight that killed four inmates.
  • The accused are already serving 9-55-year sentences for robbery, assault and narcotics trafficking.
  • Victims were Jimmy Trammell, 42; Ahmod Hatcher, 23; Teddy Jackson, 27; and Silas Westbrook, who died later during transfer.
  • The investigation remains active, prompting WGXA to keep providing updates.