Fortson v. Georgia
Annotate this CaseDemetruis Fortson was convicted by jury of felony murder predicated on armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, among other offenses, related to the shooting death of Nicholas Hagood. On appeal, Fortson contended the evidence presented at his trial was insufficient to support his convictions, and that the trial court erred in denying his motions for a new trial in its capacity as the “thirteenth juror” and for a directed verdict. Finding no reversible error, the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed.
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