When Cops Are The Bad Boys Vol 121

Описание: Anthony James "A.J." Scott, a former Georgia State Patrol trooper and former mayor of Buchanan, was sentenced in October 2025 to 20 years, with 10 years to be served in prison, for a 2015 high-speed crash that killed two teenagers. 
Case Overview and Incident Details
The charges stem from a fatal collision on September 26, 2015, on Highway 27 in Carroll County, Georgia. 
• The Crash: Scott was driving his patrol car at approximately 90-91 mph in a 55 mph zone (which dropped to 45 mph near the impact site). He broadsided a Nissan Altima carrying four teenagers who were turning left in front of him.
• Circumstances: Scott admitted he was not responding to an emergency call and did not have his emergency lights or sirens activated at the time of the crash. He testified that he was driving toward Bremen to pick up a radio battery.
• Victims:
• Isabella Chinchilla (16) and Kylie Lindsey (17): Both passengers in the backseat were killed.
• Dillon Wall and Benjamin Finken: The driver and front-seat passenger survived but suffered serious injuries, including skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries. 
Legal Timeline and Conviction
The case faced significant delays over a decade before reaching a final resolution. 
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• Mistrial (2019): Scott's first trial ended in a mistrial after the defense accused prosecutors of withholding evidence regarding a victim's seating position.
• Retrial and Verdict (August 2025): A Carroll County jury found Scott guilty on five of six counts:
• Guilty: Second-degree vehicular homicide (in the death of Isabella Chinchilla), two counts of serious injury by vehicle, reckless driving, and speeding.
• Not Guilty: One count of second-degree vehicular homicide (in the death of Kylie Lindsey).
• Sentencing (October 2025): Judge Erica Tisinger sentenced Scott to 20 years, ordered as 10 years in prison followed by 10 years of probation. 
Political Impact and Subsequent Events
• Mayoral Career: Despite the pending charges, Scott was elected Mayor of Buchanan in 2019 and re-elected twice.
• Removal from Office: Following his 2025 conviction, Scott was removed from office, and an acting mayor was appointed.
• Appeal: Immediately following his sentencing, Scott filed a request for a new trial, claiming the verdict was "contrary to the evidence"

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