Fulton County Solicitor to Retry DUI Case After ANF Investigation

Decision follows Atlanta News First probe into how agency handled original case.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:06pm

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The Fulton County Solicitor General's office plans to retry a case against a man accused of driving under the influence and seriously injuring a woman. The decision comes after an Atlanta News First investigation shed light on how the agency initially handled the case, which led to the dismissal of charges against the two defendants.

Why it matters

This case highlights concerns about how prosecutors handle DUI incidents involving serious injuries, and whether they are properly investigating and pursuing charges in such cases. It also raises questions about the role of media investigations in prompting a re-examination of decisions made by the criminal justice system.

The details

In August 2023, Cierra Geter was seriously injured when a BMW driven by Anichia Tripp went over an embankment and struck her. Tripp's passenger, Jabbar Rahman, admitted they had been drinking. Both were charged with misdemeanor DUI, but the Fulton County Solicitor General's office later dismissed the charges, citing an inability to prove the defendants were responsible. Geter's attorney believes the office did not properly investigate the case before dismissing the charges. After Atlanta News First requested the body camera footage and case file, the solicitor's office announced it would retry the case against Rahman, and Tripp now faces a reckless driving charge.

  • In August 2023, the incident occurred where Cierra Geter was struck by the BMW.
  • In November 2025, the Fulton County Solicitor General's office dismissed the charges against Rahman and Tripp.
  • In March 2026, three days after Atlanta News First requested the case file and body camera footage, the solicitor's office announced it would retry the case against Rahman.

The players

Cierra Geter

The woman who was seriously injured when struck by the BMW.

Anichia Tripp

The driver of the BMW that struck Geter, who had a previous DUI conviction in Georgia.

Jabbar Rahman

The passenger in the BMW, who admitted they had been drinking.

Dan DeWoskin

Geter's attorney who handled her case against Tripp's insurance.

Keith Gammage

The Fulton County Solicitor General whose office initially dismissed the charges but is now retrying the case.

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What they’re saying

“I was very scared. I froze in that moment and literally saw the car come over the cliff.”

— Cierra Geter

“We was in the car intoxicated. We drunk, bro. I'm gonna keep it honest with you.”

— Jabbar Rahman

“While she's sitting in the car, I reached over and I might have hit the gas.”

— Jabbar Rahman

“Even though they say they're asleep, they're still responsible.”

— Cierra Geter

“My understanding is the victim still has some problems with pain and is still getting treatment. That's kind of up to the prosecutors themselves, but there would probably be enough to try that [as a serious injury by a vehicle].”

— Michael Barber, Former Prosecutor, Atlanta Municipal Court

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow Jabbar Rahman to be retried on the DUI charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of thorough investigation and prosecution of DUI incidents involving serious injuries, as well as the role media scrutiny can play in prompting a re-examination of decisions made by the criminal justice system.