Former Fulton Deputy Anthony Atwater Pleads Guilty to Drug, Extortion Charges
A former sheriff's deputy has reached a plea agreement on drug and extortion charges.
In a deal with federal prosecutors, Anthony Atwater -- 33-years old -- entered a guilty plea to two charges -- extortion and attempting to aid the distribution of cocaine.
According to a Grand Jury indictment, Atwater, acting in his capacity as a Fulton County sheriff's deputy, protected drug dealers in January and March of 2010.
In exchange for a guilty plea, Atwater was charged with the two counts.
Atwater faces a possible 60 years in prison.
Prosecutors will make a recommendation to a judge as to what Atwater's sentence should be.
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