Posted on Sep 3, 2021
Ex-prosecutor accused of trying to shield suspects in murder of Ahmaud Arbery
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A former Georgia prosecutor who handled the case of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man who was gunned down while out jogging, was indicted on Thursday for using her position to shield the two accused men from being charged.
Former Brunswick judicial circuit district attorney Jackie Johnson was charged with misconduct on a felony count for violating her oath of office and hindering a law enforcement officer.
Ms Johnson was charged with showing “favour and affection” toward one of the accused in the investigation, who had worked in her office till 2019, reports said. She has also been indicted for interfering with police officers at the scene, by issuing orders against the arrest of the man who shot down Arbery.
Former Brunswick judicial circuit district attorney Jackie Johnson was charged with misconduct on a felony count for violating her oath of office and hindering a law enforcement officer.
Ms Johnson was charged with showing “favour and affection” toward one of the accused in the investigation, who had worked in her office till 2019, reports said. She has also been indicted for interfering with police officers at the scene, by issuing orders against the arrest of the man who shot down Arbery.
Ex-prosecutor accused of trying to shield suspects in murder of Ahmaud Arbery
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Over two years later...she has still not gone to trial, but her effort to get charges dismissed was rejected.
https://apnews.com/article/ahmaud-arbery-district-attorney-jackie-johnson-a3018236a409178d81c0048b52e24f1c
https://apnews.com/article/ahmaud-arbery-district-attorney-jackie-johnson-a3018236a409178d81c0048b52e24f1c
Judge rejects effort to dismiss case against former DA charged in Ahmaud Arbery killing's...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A judge Tuesday refused to dismiss misconduct charges against a former Georgia prosecutor accused of hindering the investigation into the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Mr Carr added that the attorney general's office plans to continue the investigation.
According to the indictment, Ms Johnson also failed to treat Mr Arbery and his family "fairly and with dignity" by not disclosing she had sought the help of another district attorney, George Barnhill.
Mr Barnhill took over as prosecutor after Ms Johnson's recusal. Mr Barnhill later recused himself as well, noting he had prior ties with the McMichael family.
Last February, the father and son duo allegedly armed themselves and pursued Mr Arbery in a pickup truck through the neighbourhood. They have said they believed the jogger resembled a suspect in a string of break-ins.
Police did not charge the men until the shooting gained widespread attention and sparked nationwide protests. Ms Johnson was voted out of office later that year after the national uproar over the case.
Both the McMichaels and a third suspect, neighbour William Bryan, have pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and a criminal attempt to commit a felony.
They also face federal hate crime charges for allegedly racially profiling Mr Arbery.
Their trial is scheduled to begin next month."
..."Mr Carr added that the attorney general's office plans to continue the investigation.
According to the indictment, Ms Johnson also failed to treat Mr Arbery and his family "fairly and with dignity" by not disclosing she had sought the help of another district attorney, George Barnhill.
Mr Barnhill took over as prosecutor after Ms Johnson's recusal. Mr Barnhill later recused himself as well, noting he had prior ties with the McMichael family.
Last February, the father and son duo allegedly armed themselves and pursued Mr Arbery in a pickup truck through the neighbourhood. They have said they believed the jogger resembled a suspect in a string of break-ins.
Police did not charge the men until the shooting gained widespread attention and sparked nationwide protests. Ms Johnson was voted out of office later that year after the national uproar over the case.
Both the McMichaels and a third suspect, neighbour William Bryan, have pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and a criminal attempt to commit a felony.
They also face federal hate crime charges for allegedly racially profiling Mr Arbery.
Their trial is scheduled to begin next month."
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