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Name:
MCFADDEN, RUBIN
Date of Booking:
02/26/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
THEFT BY RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY
POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON
SEAT BELT VIOLATION-ADULT
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Case History:
2/26/25
RUBIN MCFADDEN ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO FULTON COUNTY JAIL
What this means: Rubin McFadden was arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail on February 26, 2025. At the time of arrest, McFadden was accused of Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and a Seat Belt Violation. These are the initial charges at the time of booking — formal charges through the court had not yet been filed at this stage.
2/27/25
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING HELD BEFORE JUDGE HOLLY HUGHES
What this means: Rubin McFadden appeared before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Holly Hughes for his first appearance hearing in case number 25PI001536. This is the initial court appearance after an arrest where a judge informs the defendant of the charges, reads them their rights, and addresses the question of bond. At this hearing, Judge Hughes found that probable cause existed to detain McFadden, the issue of bond was argued by counsel, and attorney Brandon Lewis was appointed to represent McFadden. The court also scheduled McFadden’s case for the Pre-Indictment Status Calendar on March 21, 2025.
2/27/25
ORDER FOR BOND SET AT $25,000 SPLIT
What this means: Judge Holly Hughes signed a bond order in Fulton County Superior Court case number 25PI001536 setting Rubin McFadden’s total bond at $25,000 split — broken down as $15,000, $10,000, and a jail release component. The bond order also imposed a no-contact condition requiring McFadden to have no direct or indirect contact with the alleged victim, their family, or close associates by any means, and to stay at least 200 yards away from the alleged victim at all times. McFadden was not placed under Pretrial Services supervision. His next court date was listed as to be determined.
3/14/25
SUPERIOR COURT BOND FILED
What this means: A Superior Court bond document was filed in Fulton County on March 14, 2025, in case number 25PI001536, reflecting that Rubin McFadden was released from jail. The bond was signed on February 27, 2025, and approved by a Deputy Sheriff. The bond required McFadden to personally appear at the next scheduled Superior Court of Fulton County term to answer the charges against him.
3/21/25
PRE-INDICTMENT PRELIMINARY HEARING CANCELED
What this means: The Pre-Indictment Preliminary Hearing that had been scheduled for March 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM in Rubin McFadden’s case was canceled because the issue was noted as resolved. A preliminary hearing is a pre-trial proceeding where a judge determines whether there is enough evidence to move the case forward. When it is canceled as “issue resolved,” it typically means the case was handled through another procedural step — in this instance, the case later proceeded to a formal accusation being filed.
8/13/25
DEFENSE ATTORNEY SCOTT FORTAS ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR RUBIN MCFADDEN
What this means: On August 13, 2025, attorney Scott Fortas filed an Entry of Appearance in Fulton County Superior Court case number 25PI001536, formally notifying the court that he is now the attorney of record representing Rubin McFadden. Going forward, all court notices and correspondence in this case are to be directed to Fortas. Note: The case file identifies this attorney as “Eric Fortas,” but the document itself is signed and filed by Scott Fortas, GA Bar No. 269980.
8/13/25
CONSOLIDATED MOTIONS AND DEMANDS FOR RECIPROCAL DISCOVERY FILED ON BEHALF OF RUBIN MCFADDEN
What this means: On August 13, 2025, Rubin McFadden’s defense filed a package of consolidated motions and legal demands in Fulton County Superior Court case number 25PI001536. These are standard pre-trial defense filings that put the prosecution on notice of what the defense is requesting and challenging. The filings include a notice that McFadden intends to proceed under Georgia’s reciprocal discovery statute (O.C.G.A. §17-16-1), which requires both sides to share evidence with each other. The motions also include requests for all information needed for a fair trial, discovery of any statements made by McFadden, a copy of the accusation, a list of the state’s witnesses, McFadden’s criminal history, inspection and testing of any scientific evidence, and expert reports. Additionally, the defense filed a general motion to suppress evidence, a motion to suppress statements and identification, a motion to dismiss the charges, and motions reserving the right to file additional motions and requesting extra time to do so.
4/27/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST RUBIN MCFADDEN
What this means: The Fulton County District Attorney’s office, signed by District Attorney Fani T. Willis, filed a formal accusation against Rubin McFadden in Fulton County Superior Court on April 27, 2026, under Clerk No. 26SC002199. An accusation is a formal charging document — similar to an indictment but filed directly by the prosecutor rather than a grand jury. McFadden is accused of two counts:
Count 1 (Case No. 25DA01916): Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, in violation of O.C.G.A. §16-11-131(B).
Count 2 (Case No. 25DA01909): Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, in violation of O.C.G.A. §16-11-131(B).
Both counts carry the same charge under Georgia law, which makes it a felony for a person previously convicted of a felony to possess a firearm.
9/21/26
BOND PLEA AND ARRAIGNMENT HEARING SCHEDULED
What this means: A Bond, Plea, and Arraignment hearing is scheduled for Rubin McFadden on September 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Fulton County Superior Court. An arraignment is the formal court proceeding where a defendant is officially presented with the charges against them and enters a plea — typically guilty, not guilty, or no contest. This will be one of the next major steps in McFadden’s case following the filing of the accusation.