Issues
Rudjard Hayes has aggressively prosecuted cases against child molesters and obtained severe sentences in the cases he prosecutes. Rudjard’s opponent has testified as a character witness on behalf of a felon convicted of molesting five children.
- Child Rapist Convicted by Rudjard Hayes, AJC
A registered sex offender was sentenced Monday in Spalding County.. Read Full Story... - Ballard’s testimony on behalf of Convicted Child Molester
Scott Ballard was called as a witness, ... Read Full Testimony.... - Ballard testified for Convicted Child Molester , AJC
Fayette County District Attorney Scott Ballard said he just wanted .. Read Full Story...
Rudjard Hayes has not had a criminal conviction reversed on appeal.
After 12+ years of prosecuting in Georgia, Rudjard Hayes has not had a criminal conviction reversed on appeal. In contrast, Ballard has had 6 cases reversed in 3.5 years with potentially 20 more child predator cases at risk for being overturned…
List of Ballard’s cases reversed on appeal
Rudjard Hayes has a vision and a plan to successfully and efficiently manage the District Attorney’s Office.
Rudjard Hayes has the experience and leadership needed to manage the District Attorney’s Office for the Griffin Judicial Circuit. He believes in providing training and assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement, victim advocates and others to ensure that crime is prosecuted in our community.
School Fraud Cases Not Prosecuted, AJC
The first Fayette County arrests for residency fraud - highly promoted by local law and education officials - will not result in any convictions.
District Attorney Scott Ballard said last week that the first two cases he took on had been settled by "pre-trial diversion" - meaning the Clayton County grandmother and mother arrested will not be prosecuted. Read Full Story...
- School Fraud Cases Dismissed
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