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Defendants in Georgia 'Cop City' case say they are in limbo as trial delays continue

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61 defendants are accused of participating in a yearslong racketeering conspiracy to halt construction of a police and firefighter training facility.

The case is likely the largest criminal racketeering case ever filed against protesters in U.S. history, experts say.

Trial for five of the defendants was supposed to start last year but got bogged down in procedural issues.

The delays have left people in limbo, facing charges carrying up to 20 years behind bars.

Prosecutors say Grim was among a throng of black-clad activists in March 2023 .

Grim cobbles together funds through freelance work for activist-oriented causes and is focused on helping her daughter get through college.

Grim said she was in her tent, having woken up from a nap, when officers arrived at the festival and began making arrests.