Atlanta man sentenced to 11 years for high-speed police chase conviction

The Brief

  • Immanuel Williams was convicted for fleeing police and reckless driving after a high-speed chase in November 2023.
  • Williams led officers on a dangerous pursuit through residential areas, running red lights and sideswiping another vehicle, before being apprehended by a K9 officer.
  • Williams was sentenced to 11 years in prison, with District Attorney Willis emphasizing the dangers of fleeing law enforcement and the importance of public safety.

ATLANTA A Fulton County jury has convicted 39-year-old Immanuel Williams on charges of fleeing and attempting to elude police and reckless driving, District Attorney Fani Willis announced Friday.

What we know:

The charges stem from a high-speed police chase in November 2023, when a Georgia State Patrol trooper tried to stop a black Dodge Charger on Interstate 85 North after noticing a license plate that didn’t match the vehicle. Williams, who was behind the wheel, refused to pull over and instead led officers on a dangerous pursuit through residential neighborhoods.

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