In northwest Georgia, a former police chief, police officer, and municipal clerk have been cleared of multiple charges, including racketeering. David King, the former police chief of White, Georgia, along with his son-in-law and officer, Black Scheff, and King's wife, Jane Richards, who held the positions of municipal clerk and city manager, were found not guilty in individual trials. The charges stemmed from accusations of a conspiracy to illegally profit from their official roles between August 2009 and December 2017.

The original indictment alleged the trio operated a "citation scheme," issuing city citations and imposing excessive fines and fees for personal gain. They also faced charges of theft by taking, theft of services, and attempting to destroy records to conceal evidence. However, after separate trials, all three individuals were acquitted.

King's attorney, Lester Tate, commented on the case following the nine-day trial that concluded with King's acquittal. He suggested the initial indictment was extensive but lacked substantial supporting evidence. Tate further argued that the case appeared to be an attempt to scapegoat King and his family for various issues within the City of White's government and police department. Scheff and Richards were also acquitted in their respective trials the previous month.