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  I-TEAM: FBI investigating handling of rape case involving former asst. prosecutor, sources say

  On Friday, John Amos was indicted on two counts of rape, two counts of gross sexual imposition and one count of sexual battery.

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  WHIO

  Former Montgomery County assistant prosecutor facing rape charges

  John Amos had been an assistant prosecutor in Montgomery County since 2000 and handled high-profile cases, like murder cases, since 2014.

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  WHIO

  Montgomery County assistant prosecutor charged with rape, other sex crimes resigns

  A spokesperson for the Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office said the incident under investigation happened “outside of the office during non-work hours and was not related to any case or person in the prosecutor’s office.”

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  Dayton Daily News, Ohio

  Local GOP's top pick to replace municipal judge waiting to become eligible for job

  Apr. 21—The top choice nominated by the Montgomery County GOP to replace deceased Miamisburg Municipal Court Judge Robert Rettich is the judge's daughter who isn't legally qualified for the job until next month. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will choose between Alyse Rettich and local attorney Josh Liles to replace Judge Robert Rettich, who died in February. Local Republican Party officials in March ...

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  The Gadsden Times

  Albertville police investigate fatal shooting

  Police and firefighters responded to a report of a shooting to find a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He died later at a local hospital.

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  The Gadsden Times

  Albertville man charged following shooting and death of Horton man

  A Horton man is dead and an Albertville man has been charged in the fatal shooting just outside Albertville Thursday.

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  Atlanta Black Star

  ‘That’s Very Dangerous’: John Amos Reflects on the Success of ‘Roots’ and How Critical Race Theory Silences Black History

  Forty-five years ago, big-name Black actors like John Amos, Louis Gossett Jr., Cicely Tyson, Ben Vereen, Leslie Uggams, Maya Angelou, Ernest Lee Thomas, Richard Roundtree, […]

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  The Wrap

  John Amos Says Many ‘Roots’ Actors ‘Did Not Receive the Commensurate Job Offers’ Following Miniseries’ Success

  On its 45th anniversary, Louis Gossett Jr. and John Amos reflect on the miniseries' legacy with TheWrap

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  TVLine.com

  John Amos' Good Times: The Iconic Actor Reflects on His Career 45 Years After Roots Changed TV Forever

  Getting fired from Good Times is one of the best things that could have ever happened to John Amos. After three seasons of fighting with executive producer Norman Lear and the CBS sitcom’s white writers about the stereotypical Black portrayals and dialogue the show perpetuated, particularly when it came to star Jimmie Walker, Amos’ contract […]

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  Yahoo TV

  'Roots' at 45: John Amos, Louis Gossett Jr. on how groundbreaking slavery series 'elevated the consciousness of the entire world'

  "Roots" stars John Amos and Louis Gossett Jr. reunite to discuss the seminal slavery series' legacy as it turns 45.

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