A federal jury in Georgia found three white men guilty of hate crimes and attempted kidnapping for the 2020 murder of Ahmaud Arbery after agreeing the men targeted him because he was Black.
Ahmaud’s family celebrated outside of the courthouse after hearing the jury’s decision.
Ahmaud Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper Jones, says they are happy with the verdict, but she criticized the Department of Justice.
Gregory and Travis McMichael and William “Roddy” Brian were convicted of one count each of interference with rights and attempted kidnapping.
Father and Son duo Gregory and Travis McMichael were also found guilty of carrying and brandishing a weapon during the commission of a crime of violence.
Travis McMichael was also found guilty of discharging a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.
The three are currently serving life sentences for the murder of Ahmaud. They are facing another life sentence.
On Tuesday, guest host Dr. Avis Jones DeWeever spoke with Marcus Arbery, Ahmaud’s Father, and Ahmaud’s Aunt, Diane Arbery Jackson. We also have Barbara Arnwine and Chair Daryl Jones from Transformative Justice Coalition about the verdict.
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