Fannin Focus Publisher Mark Thomason Arrested along with Thomason’s Attorney Stookey – Transported to Pickens Jail

Fannin Focus Publisher Mark Thomason and his attorney Russell Stookey were arrested late Friday afternoon and transported to the Pickens County Jail.  Earlier in the day a Pickens County Grand Jury indicted Thomason on 1 Count of Identity Fraud, 1 count of Attempt to Commit Identity Fraud, and 1 count of Making a False Statement.  Thomason’s Attorney, Russell Stookey of Hiawassee Georgia was also indicted for 1 count of Identity Fraud and 1 count of Attempt to Commit Identity Fraud.  Thomason’s booking report is below, Stookey’s booking report will be published when available.

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