A Fulton County grand jury declined to indict a former Atlanta police officer in the death of Johnny Hollman during a 2023 traffic stop.
The Fulton County District Attorney’s office presented an indictment against the former officer, Kiran Kimbrough, in the death of Hollman, a 62-year-old grandfather and church deacon.
Kimbrough wrestled Hollman to the ground while using a taser after he refused to sign a traffic ticket following a minor traffic accident. An autopsy later confirmed that Hollman died due to the use of the taser.
The Hollman family released a statement following the grand jury’s decision: “We are devastated. Our father should still be here. The failure to hold this officer accountable is another painful reminder of how little value is placed on his life by some citizens—even when the facts are clear and the harm is undeniable. But we will not stop. Our faith and our fight for justice will not waver.”
The Atlanta Police Department fired Kimbrough following the incident. In 2024, the Atlanta City Council approved a $3.8 million settlement with Hollman’s family.
