I agree. Brunswick is more than 55% black and less than 35% white so… I was involved in a trial once and the makeup of the jury was racially speaking not a jury of the defendant’s peers and it was an issue.
GA - Ahmaud Arbery, 25, jogger, fatally shot by former LEO and son, Brunswick, Feb 2020 *Arrests* #3
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Ahmaud Arbery’s Family Weighs In On Nearly All-White Jury, Prosecutors Accuse Defense Team of Subjecting Potential Black Jurors to More Scrutiny: ‘Intentional Discrimination’
Prosecutors also slammed the defense, who reportedly struck 11 potential Black jurors from the final jury pool of 48 during an unusual 11-day process.
Judge Walmsley stated that defense attorneys were justified in their strikes and that they had nothing to do with either race or ethnicity.
Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski during her opening statement
The defense attorneys said they struck jury pool members who were biased against the defendants, such as one woman who during the voir dire process said that the defendants “hunted Ahmaud down and killed him like an animal.” Another Black woman in the pool said when questioned, “No one needs to have their life taken. I believe it was wrong.”
Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski claimed that defense attorneys were “digging into” Black potential jurors’ personal lives and background — something white potential white jurors were not subjected to.
Defense attorney Bob Rubin representing defendant Travis McMichael said his client acted in self-defense.
Dunikoski, who was trying to get Walmsley to restore some of the dismissed Black members back into the jury pool, told the court on Wednesday that Black potential jury members were asked “Well, have your kids seen it? And what did you talk to your children about? And how did you get into that?” according to the news station. However, their white counterparts were not asked those types of questions.
Attorney Laura Hogue, who represents Greg McMichael, one of the men accused of killing Arbery, confirmed that they were questioning Black jurors more thoroughly because of the racial element of the case.
“That argument pretends as if the reality is not what it is,” Hogue told the judge in response Dunikoski. Hogue went on to add, “So the idea that we would be questioning jurors who made very clear statements about their opinions about this case, and the role that race played in this case, those are the folks that we’re going to do the deep dive with. As we did with a number of white jurors who had strong opinions about race and the role that race played in this case."
Prosecutors also slammed the defense, who reportedly struck 11 potential Black jurors from the final jury pool of 48 during an unusual 11-day process.
Judge Walmsley stated that defense attorneys were justified in their strikes and that they had nothing to do with either race or ethnicity.
Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski during her opening statement
The defense attorneys said they struck jury pool members who were biased against the defendants, such as one woman who during the voir dire process said that the defendants “hunted Ahmaud down and killed him like an animal.” Another Black woman in the pool said when questioned, “No one needs to have their life taken. I believe it was wrong.”
Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski claimed that defense attorneys were “digging into” Black potential jurors’ personal lives and background — something white potential white jurors were not subjected to.
Defense attorney Bob Rubin representing defendant Travis McMichael said his client acted in self-defense.
Dunikoski, who was trying to get Walmsley to restore some of the dismissed Black members back into the jury pool, told the court on Wednesday that Black potential jury members were asked “Well, have your kids seen it? And what did you talk to your children about? And how did you get into that?” according to the news station. However, their white counterparts were not asked those types of questions.
Attorney Laura Hogue, who represents Greg McMichael, one of the men accused of killing Arbery, confirmed that they were questioning Black jurors more thoroughly because of the racial element of the case.
“That argument pretends as if the reality is not what it is,” Hogue told the judge in response Dunikoski. Hogue went on to add, “So the idea that we would be questioning jurors who made very clear statements about their opinions about this case, and the role that race played in this case, those are the folks that we’re going to do the deep dive with. As we did with a number of white jurors who had strong opinions about race and the role that race played in this case."
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This seems like it could be an appeals issue to me - I guess if there’s a conviction that is.Ahmaud Arbery’s Family Weighs In On Nearly All-White Jury, Prosecutors Accuse Defense Team of Subjecting Potential Black Jurors to More Scrutiny: ‘Intentional Discrimination’
Prosecutors also slammed the defense, who reportedly struck 11 potential Black jurors from the final jury pool of 48 during an unusual 11-day process.
Judge Walmsley stated that defense attorneys were justified in their strikes and that they had nothing to do with either race or ethnicity.
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Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski during her opening statement
The defense attorneys said they struck jury pool members who were biased against the defendants, such as one woman who during the voir dire process said that the defendants “hunted Ahmaud down and killed him like an animal.” Another Black woman in the pool said when questioned, “No one needs to have their life taken. I believe it was wrong.”
Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski claimed that defense attorneys were “digging into” Black potential jurors’ personal lives and background — something white potential white jurors were not subjected to.
Defense attorney Bob Rubin representing defendant Travis McMichael said his client acted in self-defense.
Dunikoski, who was trying to get Walmsley to restore some of the dismissed Black members back into the jury pool, told the court on Wednesday that Black potential jury members were asked “Well, have your kids seen it? And what did you talk to your children about? And how did you get into that?” according to the news station. However, their white counterparts were not asked those types of questions.
Attorney Laura Hogue, who represents Greg McMichael, one of the men accused of killing Arbery, confirmed that they were questioning Black jurors more thoroughly because of the racial element of the case.
“That argument pretends as if the reality is not what it is,” Hogue told the judge in response Dunikoski. Hogue went on to add, “So the idea that we would be questioning jurors who made very clear statements about their opinions about this case, and the role that race played in this case, those are the folks that we’re going to do the deep dive with. As we did with a number of white jurors who had strong opinions about race and the role that race played in this case."
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Hard to say on appeal that they didn't get the jury they wanted. What would they be able to complain about? Our jury was too white?
They could bring up anything honestly, anything that would work to get an appeal.
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Monday, Nov. 8th:
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Ahmaud Marquez Arbery (25) (Feb. 23, 2020, shot while jogging in Satilla Shores neighborhood, Brunswick) - *Gregory Johns McMichael (64/now 65) arrested (5/7/20) & charged (5/8/20) with felony murder & aggravated assault. Indicted (6/24/20), charged & arraigned (7/17/20) with 1 count of malice murder, 4 counts of felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated assault, 1 count of false imprisonment & 1 count of criminal attempt to commit a felony. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Bond denied (11/13/20).
*Travis James McMichael (34/now 35) arrested (5/7/20) & charged (5/8/20) with felony murder & aggravated assault. Indicted (6/24/20), charged & arraigned (7/17/20) with 1 count of malice murder, 4 counts of felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated assault, 1 count of false imprisonment & 1 count of criminal attempt to commit a felony. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Bond denied (11/13/20).
*William “Roddie” Roderick Bryan, Jr. (50/now 51) arrested & charged (5/21/20) with felony murder & criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. Indicted (6/24/20), charged & arraigned (7/17/20) with 1 count of malice murder, 4 counts of felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated assault, 1 count of false imprisonment & 1 count of criminal attempt to commit a felony. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial began on 10/18/21 with jury selection & ended on 11/3/21. Trial began on 11/5/21. Jurors: 5 men & 11 women with 4 alternates. 15 white/1 black jurors. 11/4/21: Juror #579 was excused, sick. Alternates now 3.
Court info from 5/8/20 thru 10/17/21 & Jury selection (Day 1-12) 10/18/21-11/3/21 reference post #671 here:
GA - Ahmaud Arbery, 25, jogger, fatally shot by former LEO and son, Brunswick, Feb 2020 *Arrests* #3
11/5/21 Friday, Trial Day 1: 11/5/21 Update: Judge says not allowing fact that Arbery was on probation at time of fatal shooting in court, Judge also allowing photo of Travis McMichael's truck that has vanity plate of old GA state flag (defense didn't want it allowed).
Judge Timothy Walmsley seats the jury, swears them in and gives them their preliminary instructions.
Opening statements by prosecutor Linda Dunikoski. Opening statements by Travis Michaels' attorney Bob Rubin. Opening statements by Bryan's attorney Kevin Gough deferred until the end of State's case. Opening statements by Franklin Hogue, attorney for Gregory McMichael. State witnesses: Glynn County Police Officer William Duggan responded to 911 call. Prosecutors played dash camera video and graphic footage from Duggan’s body camera for the jurors. Trial continues on Monday, 11/8/21 @ 9am.
*Federal charges: *Travis James McMichael (34/now 35) & *Gregory Johns McMichael & *William “Roddie” Roderick Bryan, Jr. Next motions hearing on 11/19/21. Trial set to begin on 2/7/22.
*Trial continues (Day 2) (@ 9am ET) - GA – Ahmaud Marquez Arbery (25) (Feb. 23, 2020, shot while jogging in Satilla Shores neighborhood, Brunswick) - *Gregory Johns McMichael (64/now 65) arrested (5/7/20) & charged (5/8/20) with felony murder & aggravated assault. Indicted (6/24/20), charged & arraigned (7/17/20) with 1 count of malice murder, 4 counts of felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated assault, 1 count of false imprisonment & 1 count of criminal attempt to commit a felony. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Bond denied (11/13/20).
*Travis James McMichael (34/now 35) arrested (5/7/20) & charged (5/8/20) with felony murder & aggravated assault. Indicted (6/24/20), charged & arraigned (7/17/20) with 1 count of malice murder, 4 counts of felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated assault, 1 count of false imprisonment & 1 count of criminal attempt to commit a felony. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. Bond denied (11/13/20).
*William “Roddie” Roderick Bryan, Jr. (50/now 51) arrested & charged (5/21/20) with felony murder & criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. Indicted (6/24/20), charged & arraigned (7/17/20) with 1 count of malice murder, 4 counts of felony murder, 2 counts of aggravated assault, 1 count of false imprisonment & 1 count of criminal attempt to commit a felony. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial began on 10/18/21 with jury selection & ended on 11/3/21. Trial began on 11/5/21. Jurors: 5 men & 11 women with 4 alternates. 15 white/1 black jurors. 11/4/21: Juror #579 was excused, sick. Alternates now 3.
Court info from 5/8/20 thru 10/17/21 & Jury selection (Day 1-12) 10/18/21-11/3/21 reference post #671 here:
GA - Ahmaud Arbery, 25, jogger, fatally shot by former LEO and son, Brunswick, Feb 2020 *Arrests* #3
11/5/21 Friday, Trial Day 1: 11/5/21 Update: Judge says not allowing fact that Arbery was on probation at time of fatal shooting in court, Judge also allowing photo of Travis McMichael's truck that has vanity plate of old GA state flag (defense didn't want it allowed).
Judge Timothy Walmsley seats the jury, swears them in and gives them their preliminary instructions.
Opening statements by prosecutor Linda Dunikoski. Opening statements by Travis Michaels' attorney Bob Rubin. Opening statements by Bryan's attorney Kevin Gough deferred until the end of State's case. Opening statements by Franklin Hogue, attorney for Gregory McMichael. State witnesses: Glynn County Police Officer William Duggan responded to 911 call. Prosecutors played dash camera video and graphic footage from Duggan’s body camera for the jurors. Trial continues on Monday, 11/8/21 @ 9am.
*Federal charges: *Travis James McMichael (34/now 35) & *Gregory Johns McMichael & *William “Roddie” Roderick Bryan, Jr. Next motions hearing on 11/19/21. Trial set to begin on 2/7/22.
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Jurors are entering the courtroom for day 2 of testimony.
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First Witness today Investigator Ramos with the Glynn county police department.
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When Travis McMichael shot at Ahmaud Arbery, one bullet went through a neighbor's window and into the wall. These are images of the damage.
When Travis McMichael shot at Ahmaud Arbery, one bullet went through a neighbor's window and into the wall. These are images of the damage.
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So this was new information for me. I wonder if they did get a warrant to get the bullet.
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The second witness of the day is taking the stand: Officer Ricky Minshew
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OMG. After the witness answers questions on direct the the prosecutor then says "OK" almost every time before asking her next question. It's super annoying. Someone needs to tell her to stop!!! Ugh. I can barely listen anymore. Rant over.
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Roddy stated in bodycam footage on five separate occasions that he had attempted to block AA's attempts to avoid the men.
Mr. Brian said in terms of his involvement: He said I mean this would have never happened you know? Should I have been chasing him? I don't know.
Brian's comments about AA trying to get into his truck: One time, when I cornered him up over here he tried to get in my truck, he tried to get in my door.
EMPHASIS by me.
Mr. Brian said in terms of his involvement: He said I mean this would have never happened you know? Should I have been chasing him? I don't know.
Brian's comments about AA trying to get into his truck: One time, when I cornered him up over here he tried to get in my truck, he tried to get in my door.
EMPHASIS by me.
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