Frederick Woodard is currently incarcerated in Georgia, serving a sentence based on a conviction fraught with constitutional violations, prosecutorial misconduct, and a structurally void indictment. This is not just a legal battle—it’s a fight for truth, due process, and the future of equal justice.

 

 

 What Happened?

 

Frederick Woodard was convicted of rape, aggravated assault, battery, and harassing communications in Cobb County, Georgia. From the start, he maintained his innocence. As the case progressed, it became clear: the prosecution's narrative did not align with the facts—and the judicial system failed to correct it.

 

 

 Key Legal Violations in Frederick’s Case:

 

•  No Valid Indictment

 

• Court-certified letters from the Cobb County Clerk and District Attorney confirm no grand jury minutes or return transcripts exist.

 

• Without a valid return of indictment, the trial court had no legal jurisdiction to proceed—making the entire prosecution constitutionally void.

 

 

 Brady Violation & Withheld Evidence

 

• Messages and communications showing continued post-incident contact between Frederick and the alleged victim were withheld and never shown to the jury.

 

• The State knew about these messages and still objected to their use, misleading the jury and the court.

 

 

 Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

 

• Trial counsel failed to:

 

• Subpoena key witnesses who could testify to the victim’s ongoing relationship with Frederick after the alleged incident.

 

• Introduce social media and GPS evidence that contradicted the prosecution’s timeline.

 

• Object when prejudicial, unredacted evidence was shown to the jury.

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• Appellate counsel later failed to raise any of these errors and then withdrew after the appeal was denied.

 

 

 Structural Prejudice During Trial

 

• The jury was told that Frederick had a “first trial”—a highly prejudicial remark that suggested prior guilt.

 

• The judge refused to issue a curative instruction or mistrial.

 

• The jury also heard inadmissible audio evidence involving unrelated crimes, violating a pretrial redaction order.

 

 

 What Makes This Case Different?

 

• Every violation is documented in court filings, trial transcripts, and appellate records.

 

• Frederick filed his Motion for Reconsideration, Motions to Remand, Rule 5(e) and Rule 40(b) notices, all citing legal precedent and supported by sworn declarations.

 

• The Court of Appeals denied these motions without explanation.

 

• The case is now pending before the Georgia Supreme Court through a Petition for Writ of Certiorari.

 

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 What’s at Stake

 

• This case is not just about Frederick it’s about the systemic failures that lead to wrongful convictions:

 

• Defendants tried without lawful indictments.

 

• Courts ignoring suppressed evidence.

 

• Attorneys failing their clients.

 

• Judges allowing constitutional violations to pass without correction.

 

 

Frederick’s story reflects what happens when the justice system prioritizes convictions over truth.

 

 

 

 How You Can Help

 

• Share his story.

 

• Demand accountability from Georgia’s courts.

 

• Support legal organizations fighting for post-conviction justice.

 

 

 Contact: frederickdwoodard1625@gmail.com

 Location: Smith State Prison, Glennville, GA

 Case No.: A25A0677 | Conviction Year: 2020 | General Appeal Denied: May 8, 2025

 

 

This is about more than legal arguments this is about justice. The courts may have turned a blind eye, but the people don’t have to. Stand with Frederick. Demand a reversal. Demand the truth!