Atlanta Judge Grants 101000 Bond to Ophthalmologist Charged with Shooting at SWAT Officers

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On Tuesday, a Fulton County Magistrate Court judge granted a $101,000 bond to Jay Berger, a 70-year-old ophthalmologist charged with shooting at SWAT officers during an incident at his Four Seasons Midtown residence on October 29. Berger's attorney argued that he experienced a mental health crisis leading to the standoff, while prosecutors contended that he was engaged in a crime spree. The judge imposed conditions for the bond, including mandatory visits to a mental health provider and a prohibition on firearms possession, as Berger faces 11 felony counts, including aggravated assault against law enforcement.