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October 18, 2021

Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Three White Men Charged with Killing Ahmaud Arbery
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In Georgia, jury selection starts today in the trial of three white men
accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed 25-year-old Black man who
was chased down and shot to death while out for a jog. Over the weekend,
community members and Ahmaud Arbery's family gathered outside of the
Glynn County Courthouse for a pretrial rally. Another rally is planned
for today. Last month, former prosecutor Jackie Johnson was indicted and
arrested for interfering with the investigation and trying to prevent
the arrest of two of Arbery's killers - Greg Mc Michael, a former police
officer, as well as his son Travis.


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