Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis also filed notice that she intends to seek a hate crime sentence enhancement and the death penalty against Long, who is white. Wallace said she will make a decision on whether to seek the death penalty before Long's arraignment, which has not yet been scheduled. Georgia’s new hate crimes law does not provide for a stand-alone hate crime. The Cherokee County charges include malice murder, felony murder, attempt to commit murder and aggravated assault. Willis’ decision to seek the death penalty is a departure from her stance during her campaign to be district attorney last year.

Source: ABC News May 11, 2021 18:04 UTC