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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Uncovered by Atlanta News First Investigates pulls back the curtain on the stories powerful people don’t want told. As the Southeast’s largest investigative team, we dig deeper to expose corruption, hold companies and government accountable, and uncover systemic failures that affect everyday consumers.

Here’s what we’re uncovering this week.

Episode 20

• A grandfather who said his house was stolen through a fake deed has reached a civil settlement, though his attorney said he wished to see criminal charges filed in the case first exposed by an Atlanta News First investigation.
• More than 5,000 people are killed every year in crashes involving large trucks on America’s roadways, and the problem is getting worse. Truck crash fatalities have increased 40% in the last decade, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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Episode 21

• A metro school teacher was left without his vehicle for months after he said Atlanta police lost his car key during an arrest, forcing him to spend hundreds of dollars on ride-sharing services just to get to work.
• A loyal Pearle Vision customer tried to cancel a $1,000 order, only to be told no refunds are allowed.
• More than two years after an investigation exposed accused imposter police officers working in Nashville, a judge has issued a $64,000 fine against the company that employed civilians dressed in police attire.

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