GUILTY GA - Ahmaud Arbery, 25, jogger, fatally shot by former LEO and son, Brunswick, Feb 2020 *Arrests* #6

[vls12345]

Ex-prosecutor's trial ends as judge throws out her felony indictment in Ahmaud Arbery death case

Senior Judge John R. Turner on Wednesday dismissed the 2021 indictment charging Johnson with violating her oath of office, citing technical errors with its wording.

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[pseudo_hum]

Ex-prosecutor's trial ends as judge throws out her felony indictment in Ahmaud Arbery death case

Senior Judge John R. Turner on Wednesday dismissed the 2021 indictment charging Johnson with violating her oath of office, citing technical errors with its wording.

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IMO, its a shame that there is no evidence to be presented, it sure seems obvious.

 

[PrairieWind]

IMO, its a shame that there is no evidence to be presented, it sure seems obvious.

I don't know what was obvious. I am still perplexed by this prosecution. If there was any prosecutorial misconduct it very well could be for THESE prosecutors.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/05/nx-s1-5287866/judge-dismissed-case-da-jackie-johnson-ahmaud-arbery

A Georgia judge has thrown out a felony case against former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson who was on trial accused of hindering the police investigation into the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.

He was the Black jogger chased and killed by three white men on Feb. 23, 2020 — but no arrests were made until more than two months later after video of the crime came out. The case was among those that sparked a national racial justice outcry that year.

Johnson was facing a felony charge of violating her oath of office. But Senior Judge John R. Turner agreed with her defense attorney that the indictment should be dismissed on a technical flaw.

Judge Turner offered sympathetic words to members of Arbery's family as he tossed out the case, saying he will never understand why Arbery's killers were not arrested sooner.
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Leaving the courtroom, Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper Jones said "the law is the law," according to the Atlanta Journal -Constitution. "But this was a win for us, because we got to find out what really went on." Initially Arbery's family was told he was killed in self-defense.

In a statement, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said his office had fought to ensure justice was served. "We stand by the case we presented, and we regret that the Jury won't get to decide."

 

[LinasK]

What a miscarriage of justice! Her obfuscation and helping her friend Gregory the suspect was obvious. They should have been arrested immediately. She had a conflict of interest.

 

[PrairieWind]

What a miscarriage of justice! Her obfuscation and helping her friend Gregory the suspect was obvious. They should have been arrested immediately. She had a conflict of interest.

Can someone please tell me what exactly the DA did that warranted these charges? There were the allegations but I never heard anything that she actually did.

 

[tlcya]

The allegations were that she hand picked the DA to replace her after she recused herself, selecting one she already knew because of prior conversations about the case would not move forward and charge her good friend and former employee Greg McMichael and his son Travis with teh murder they committed. She recused herself immediately but continued to engage in many cell phone conversations with Greg presumably about the case after her recusal.

I believe she did just as alleged and I believe that was very wrong. The judge appears to believe it too but had to dismiss because of a technicality.
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On Wednesday, Turner ruled in favor of a defense motion that the state attorney general’s office attached the wrong oath to the indictment, rendering the felony charge invalid.

“Frankly, this is a decision I didn’t want to make,” Turner said. But he said he felt like the defense’s request to dismiss the felony charge “needs to be granted.”
Former DA Jackie Johnson cleared of wrongdoing in Arbery murder investigation - The Current.

 

[vls12345]

Ahmaud Arbery remembered: Atlanta run marks 5 years since his murder

On Sunday, one running group will mark the annual Ahmaud Arbery Day, Feb. 23, with a 2.23-mile run along the Atlanta Beltline's West End Trail.

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Five years later, leaders are still fighting for justice for Ahmaud Arbery

The fifth annual race will be held at the Lee and White trail entrance of the Atlanta Beltline.

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[vls12345]

Annual ‘Run with Maud’ held today on fifth anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery’s death

Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in his South Georgia neighborhood five years ago today.

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'So thankful people have not forgotten' | Ahmaud Arbery's mother reflects on 5th anniversary of his death at Run with Maud event

Arbery was killed on Feb. 23, 2020, when a group of men chased and fatally shot him in Brunswick.

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"I am so thankful people have not forgotten what happened in February of 2020," she said.

The Run with Maud event has become a tradition, as Georgia lawmakers designated Feb. 23 as Ahmaud Arbery Day to honor his life and legacy.

As the run concluded, Jones expressed gratitude to those who continue to stand by her side.

 

[MamaSleuth7]

Malice Murder is NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE!

Felony Murder is eligible parole in 7 years.

(All this is being discussed on 11Alive)

How IS "MALICE MURDER NOT PAROLED" AND "FELONY MURDER PAROLE IN 7 YEARS"??????!!!!! "COMPLETELY BACKWARDS!!!!!!!

 

[branmuffin]

I'm gonna be pretty pissed if there is a review of this case where the killers could get another trial.

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

Wow, this one surprises me on the directed verdict. Speculating IMO…. but have to wonder if some or all evidence that could have been used was presented? Gathered? Assessed? Or has something else occurred? SMH. MOO