OpenAI and Georgia County Leaders Face RICO Lawsuit Over Project Camellia Data Center

Residents of Effingham County, Georgia filed a RICO lawsuit against county commissioners and OpenAI, alleging a conspiracy to win approval for OpenAI's "Project Camellia" data center. Plaintiffs Dr. Michelle Finch-Mincey, Lehman Mincey Jr. and Raymond Carver seek civil damages, saying nearby property values have fallen and purchase offers have been cut or withdrawn since the project was announced.