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To: GJones2
Travis moves to the left front corner of the truck -- he says, to view Arbery better as he runs by his father, and not lose sight of him while he's behind the right side of the truck, but Travis stays on the left side. He does not cross over and block Arbery's path of escape. You can see this clearly in the video.

Fortunately the video shows exactly what happens in the final moments (and if it weren't for that, the defendants wouldn't have a prayer). Arbery is running by the right side of the truck. Note that Greg, who's in the back of the truck, hasn't shot him as he runs by, and neither did Travis as he approached and turned to the right.

As Arbery runs by the right side of the truck, unobstructed, he suddenly turns to the left, runs across the front of the truck, and attacks Travis. How can anyone see that, and not think of self defense? That's the key moment in the entire incident. Arbery clearly could have kept running, but instead he turned and charged Travis.

55 posted on 11/24/2021 6:14:06 AM PST by GJones2 ( Arbery case: outrageous prosecution. Self-defense: Arbery attacked McMichael)
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To: GJones2
Travis fires -- and I would have too -- but still Arbery manages to get ahold of the shotgun. Travis (who trained others in the Coast Guard in boarding techniques and in what to do if someone grabs your rifle) does a push and pull maneuver, and manages to get off another shot to the left of the camera's view. Then, amazingly, Arbery is still fighting, as he comes back into view, and with one hand on the shotgun he hits Travis in the head with the other. Travis fires the final time and Arbery, still on his feet, staggers forward, takes a few steps, and collapses.

I don't put the blame for that on the shooter. Arbery made the decision to turn and attack him. He could have kept going.

Here's the plain video, without any lies accompanying it to tell you that you're seeing something that's not there -- VIEWER WARNING: Uncut video of confrontation, shooting of Ahmaud Arbery (News4JAX).

56 posted on 11/24/2021 6:14:46 AM PST by GJones2 ( Arbery case: outrageous prosecution. Self-defense: Arbery attacked McMichael)
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