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Killing of Ahmaud Arbery Is Switched to a Fourth Prosecutor
New York Times ^ | 5/11/20 | Rick Rojas

Posted on 05/11/2020 2:36:33 PM PDT by Meatspace

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The Georgia attorney general on Monday named a new prosecutor to oversee the case of Ahmaud Arbery, the 25-year-old black man whose killing has drawn national attention and stirred protests after a video circulated showing his fatal encounter with two white men who have been charged with murder.

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KEYWORDS: 2020elections; arbery; banglist; distraction; electionyear; georgia; outragemachine
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1 posted on 05/11/2020 2:36:33 PM PDT by Meatspace
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To: Meatspace

prosecutor shopping


2 posted on 05/11/2020 2:39:07 PM PDT by spacejunkie2001
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To: Meatspace

Sounds like the Zimmerman case, keep switching prosecutors until you find one willing to prosecute.


3 posted on 05/11/2020 2:39:25 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents_Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Meatspace

Kori Muhammad killed three white men in Los Angeles because they were white. He stated that in court. But yet no one can name a single one of his victims. Because the media suppressed that story.

White lives matter too


4 posted on 05/11/2020 2:40:15 PM PDT by Josa
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To: spacejunkie2001
Yep. It's being kicked up to Fedzilla.

Why? To file Hate Crimes on those dumb white crackers who "stalked and murdered an innocent jogger"

/sarc

 

DOJ considering whether to pursue hate crime charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery

‎5‎/‎11‎/‎2020‎ ‎12‎:‎24‎:‎44‎ ‎PM · by knighthawk · 25 replies
Fox News ^ | May 11 2020 | Tyler Olson, Ed Henry

5 posted on 05/11/2020 2:43:02 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Click my screen name for an analysis on how HIllary wins next November.)
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To: spacejunkie2001
"Prosecutor Shopping"

At what point can a defendant say 3 out of 4 prosecutors didn't want to pursue this case.

6 posted on 05/11/2020 2:43:35 PM PDT by DannyTN
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To: Meatspace

The new prosecutor, Joyette M. Holmes, is a Republican

https://www.mdjonline.com/news/holmes-named-new-cobb-district-attorney/article_74f677b8-8d41-11e9-a4aa-df513f647599.html

“Holmes, who was elected to a four-year term as chief magistrate in 2016 on the Republican ticket, will succeed interim District Attorney John Melvin. Melvin was appointed interim after Kemp chose then-District Attorney Vic Reynolds to serve as director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in February.”


7 posted on 05/11/2020 2:43:42 PM PDT by FewsOrange
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To: Meatspace

What don’t we know that’s dissuading prosecutors?


8 posted on 05/11/2020 2:47:37 PM PDT by ctdonath2 (Interesting how those so interested in workERS are so disinterested in workING.)
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To: DannyTN

“At what point can a defendant say 3 out of 4 prosecutors didn’t want to pursue this case.”

These defendants cannot pick their prosecutor.


9 posted on 05/11/2020 2:47:54 PM PDT by Meatspace
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To: Responsibility2nd
"stalked and murdered an innocent jogger"

How many people do you know who jog wearing boots? Just saying.
10 posted on 05/11/2020 2:48:54 PM PDT by JoSixChip (I blame the teacher's unions)
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To: JoSixChip
Low top boots?


11 posted on 05/11/2020 2:52:08 PM PDT by Theoria (I should never have surrendered. I should have fought until I was the last man alive)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I do NOT think the feds should stick their noses in this, at all.


12 posted on 05/11/2020 2:53:13 PM PDT by spacejunkie2001
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To: Theoria

The pictures I saw of him out in the street showed he was wearing boots. The picture was on the internet, so it must be true. However if I am wrong, I retract my previous statement.


13 posted on 05/11/2020 2:54:46 PM PDT by JoSixChip (I blame the teacher's unions)
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To: ctdonath2

What don’t we know that’s dissuading prosecutors?

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Good question.

I’m guessing just like Trayvon and Michael Brown - “The Jogger” was stoned to the bone on Purple drank or whatever the current mind bleeping drug/alcohol cocktail is popular in the lower cultures these days.


14 posted on 05/11/2020 2:56:47 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Click my screen name for an analysis on how HIllary wins next November.)
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To: JoSixChip

How many people go out for a tuna sub sandwich in the freezing cold late at night in Chicago?


15 posted on 05/11/2020 2:58:05 PM PDT by cnsmom
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To: Meatspace

Unless the initial prosecutor lied in his written and signed explanation of why he didn’t prosecute, there is little chance these guys will be convicted. And DA Barnhill wrote the letter with full knowledge the case was to be reviewed by a 2nd DA. I suspect the new prosecutors, after reviewing the actual evidence and statements, are reaching the same conclusions.

No prosecutor wants to take a case they think they will lose, particularly one with high media interest that will follow them the rest of their career. But now people are afraid to dismiss because of the Trayvon Martin type media narrative about two white guys hunting and killing a black jogger for sport.


16 posted on 05/11/2020 3:05:11 PM PDT by ETCM
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To: Theoria

when you compare this pic to the one where he’s wrestling with the gun, he’s wearing different shoes.


17 posted on 05/11/2020 3:10:10 PM PDT by spacejunkie2001
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To: Meatspace
Having learned important lessons from Trayvon,"The Gentle Giant",Jessie Smolette (and others) I refuse to reach any conclusions regarding criminal charges being filed in this case until I see *everything* there is to be seen about the lives of all three of the participants.

I want to know about every jaywalking incident,evidence of drug or alcohol use,criminal convictions (juvenile and adult)...EVERYTHING.

The video I've seen doesn't come within light years of being "revealing" enough to form an opinion regarding criminal culpability.

18 posted on 05/11/2020 3:19:56 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (The Rats Just Can't Get Over The Fact That They Lost A Rigged Election!)
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To: ETCM

Apparently “Trump.Deplorable” has info regarding Barnhill lying. After I posted the letter written by Barnhill I was roundly chastised by “Trump.Deplorable” with the following:

“Anything from Barnhill is suspect since he worked with the older McMichaels in the DA office.
Barnhill is accused of cover up and now is investigated by the GBI.
Please don’t post his corrupt garbage here, unless you label it as such.”

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Here once again is the “corrupt garbage post” (as required by “Trump.Deplorable”), written by District Attorney Barnhill:

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
WAYCROSS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

George E. Barnhill District Attorney
306 Albany Avenue Waycross ,Georgia 31501
(912) 287-4395 FAX (912) 287-4399

Captain Tom Jump
Glynn County Police Department
Investigation Division
157 Public Safety Blvd.
Brunswick , GA 31525

Email: tjump@ glynncounty-ga.gov

Ref : Glynn County, The Shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery ,
Feb 23rd, 2020

Dear Captain Jump :

My office received the Arbery autopsy report [dated 4/1/2020 yesterday and have reviewed it yesterday and this morning. We were waiting on this important evidentiary article before finalizing our opinions.

However, since we were initially requested to handle the case the victims mother has clearly expressed she wants myself and my office off the case. She sees a conflict in that my son works in the Brunswick District Attorney’s Office where Greg McMichael retired sometime ago. She believes there are kinships between the parties [there are not and has made other unfounded allegations of bias [es]. As such, I believe it is better for my office to step out and am going to recuse myself and the Assistants working for me from handling the case. I am contacting the Georgia Attorney General Office and seeking their assistance in finding another District Attorney in the State to handle the further evaluation for prosecution this case. That is, to determine whether there is sufficient evidence on which to make a Grand Jury presentation or not.

Given the Governor’ s current shelter in place order and Justice Meltons Judicial Emergency Order; I can not venture a guess as to when they will move on this request, and once another is found; when that District Attorney will have the staff available to review this case file. I hope for all involved it will move along as quickly as possible.

After talking by telephone with you yesterday, I appreciate there is immediate pressure on your department as to the issue of Arrest”. Since I have already given you an initial opinion the day after the shooting, I feel I can still comment on this limited issue.

First,
I am the current elected District Attorney for the Waycross Circuit, I have worked as a criminal prosecutor for some 36 years. As an Assistant District Attorney in Waycross and Brunswick, as Chief Assistant in Waycross for 20 years and served as the District Attorney the last 5 years; I have been actively involved in over 100 murder cases and assisted other prosecutors with at least 100 more. I have no idea how many Aggravated Assault cases involving gunshots and wounds of all types; Plus I have attended countless schools, classes and seminars on criminal prosecution and criminal acts and evidence. Myself and one of my Senior Trial Attorneys have reviewed the evidence extensively and concur on all points.

Second,
As to the case at hand: It is my professional belief the autopsy confirms what we had already viewed as shown in the video tape, with the photographs & from the witness statements taken immediately at the scene. The autopsy supports the initial opinion we gave you on February 24th, 2020 at the briefing room in the Glynn County Police Department after reviewing the evidence you had at that time. We do not see grounds for an arrest of any of the three parties.

Third,
It appears Travis McMichael,Greg McMichael, and Bryan William were following, in pursuit burglary suspect, with solid first hand probable cause, in their neighborhood,and asking/tellinghim to stop. It appears their intent was to stop and hold this criminal suspect until law enforcement arrived. Under Georgia Law this is perfectly legal.

OCGA 17-4-60 “A private person may arrest an offender if the offense is committed in his presence or within his immediate knowledge. If the offense is a felony and the offender is escaping or attempting to escape, a private person may arrest him upon reasonable and probable grounds of suspicion.”

Fourth,
It clearly appears Travis McMichael and Greg McMichael had firearms being carried in an open fashion. The investigation shows neither of them to be convicted felons or under felony supervision, they were in a motor vehicle owned by Travis McMichael. Under Georgia Law this is legal open carry.

OCGA 16- 11 - 126
“a) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his or her person a weapon or long gun on his or her property or inside his home, motor vehicle, or place of business without a valid weapons carry license.
(b) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun may have or carry on his person a long gun without a valid weapons carry license, provided that if the longgun is loaded, it shall only be carried in an open and fully exposed manner.”

Fifth,
The video made by William Bryan clearly shows the shooting in realtime. From said video it appears Ahmaud Arbery was running along the right side of the McMichael truck then abruptly turns 90 degrees to the left and attacks Travis McMichael who was standing at the front left corner of the truck. A brief skirmish ensues in which it appear Arbery strikes McMichael and appears to grab the shotgun and pull it from McMichael The shot is through Arberys right hand palm which is consistent with him grabbing and pulling the shotgun at the barrel tip, the 2nd and 3rd wounds are consistent with the struggle for the shotgun as depicted in the video, the angle of the 2nd shot with the rear of the buttstock being pushed away and down from the fight are also consistent with the upward angle of blood plume shown in the video and that McMichael was attempting to push the gun away from Arbery while Arbery was pulling it toward himself. The 3rd shot too appears to be in a struggle over the gun. The angle of the shots and the video show this was from the beginning or almost immediately became — a fight over the shotgun . Given the fact Arbery initiated the fight, at the point Arbery grabbed the shotgun, under Georgia Law , McMichael was allowed to use deadly force to protect himself. Just as importantly, while we know McMichael had his finger on the trigger, we do not know who caused the firings. Arbery would only had to pull the shotgun approximately 1/16th to 1/8th of one inch to fire weapon himself and in the height of an altercation this is entirely possible. Arberys mental health records & prior convictions help explain his apparent aggressive nature and his possible thought pattern to attack an armed man.

OCGA 16-3-21 Use of Force in Defense, once confronted with a deadly force situation an individual is allowed to use deadly force to defend themselves or others OCGA 16-3-23.1 Georgia’ s No Duty to Retreat Law ,an individual is not required to back away from or submit to an attack; OCGA 16 -3-24 [b] The use of force which is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm to prevent trespass on or other tortious or criminal interference with real property other than a habitation or personal property is not justified unless the person using such force reasonably believes that it is necessary to prevent the commission of a forcible felony. OCGA 16-3-24.2 A person properly and legally defending themselves is immune from prosecution

For the above and foregoing reasons, it is our conclusion there is insufficient probable cause to issue arrest warrants at this time.

As to any further issues on whether to present this to a Glynn County Grand jury, that will have to wait for the next District Attorneys review. Please consider this an OPEN file until that decision is made and restrict the release ofany information under Georgia Open Records Act requests.

Sincerely
George E. Barnhill
District Attorney
Waycross Judicial Circuit


19 posted on 05/11/2020 3:22:40 PM PDT by Sir Bangaz Cracka (Slamming dat white cracka'a head into dat sidewalk causin he be scared)
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To: Sir Bangaz Cracka

trump deplorable is a fraud. deplorable, yes. trump supporter? highly suspect


20 posted on 05/11/2020 3:24:31 PM PDT by spacejunkie2001
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