Today, January 21, 2025, jury selection begins in Brunswick, Georgia, for the trial of former prosecutor Jackie Johnson. Johnson faces charges of violating her oath of office and obstructing police in the investigation of Ahmaud Arbery’s killing in 2020.
Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was pursued and fatally shot by three white men. Among the accused was Greg McMichael, a former investigator who had worked under Johnson’s office. The case drew national attention and sparked widespread outrage over racial injustice and the handling of the investigation.
Over 200 potential jurors have been summoned, but the selection process is expected to face delays due to inclement weather and concerns about potential biases. Johnson, who lost her re-election bid in 2020 amid controversy surrounding Arbery’s death, now faces legal accountability for her alleged actions.
In February 2022, the three men involved—Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan—were convicted of federal hate crimes and other charges. Their convictions were seen as a landmark in combating hate-motivated violence and racial discrimination.
This trial marks another chapter in the fight for justice in the aftermath of Arbery’s tragic death.
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