'Reprehensible': Judge calls out defense team in Arbery murder trial

The presence of Rev. Jesse Jackson in the courtroom during the murder trail of the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery caused a scene. All three defense attorneys motioned for a mistrial because of him. #CNN #News

[@johnlewis195]

Just like the Great Late Maya Angelou said: "When someone shows you who they are believe them the first time."

[@EduardoOliveira-e8c]

LETS GO WITH TRUMP ONLY TRUMP TO DO AMERICA BIG AGAIN

[@andreabeasley3287]

Amen to that

[@1inchPunchBowl]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c Did you suffer a head injury?

[@AuroStorm]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c Your English is aweful

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

If this lawyer still has a lot of work after this, something is wrong!

[@danboyd2725]

Defense Attorney: " Your Honor how long do we have to put up with displays that Black people are human beings instead of a stereotype that we fear?"

[@K_O_M16]

Excellent comment love this!

[@issa6892]

This is all I heard tbh

[@dolorescheatom1663]

Yes you said it correctly!! * Drops 🎤

[@Leahh823]

Lol, you nailed their sentiments

[@3baxcb]

That's how I might have interpreted his statement. Thankfully it blew up in his face and his client earned himself several guilty verdicts.

[@Shaz416]

When your blatantly racist case is too weak to hold up ìn court...

[@teehud313]

Exactly

[@e22ddie46]

The defense just wants to say..."listen, during my lifetime, lynchings were legal. Why are we acting like we should punish a white man for killing a black man?"

[@davepearson6945]

@@e22ddie46 , 🤬True.

[@Shaz416]

@@e22ddie46Sad but true... Talk about reversing all those decades of progress for human and civil rights. 🙄

[@emlmm88]

To be fair to them, what else were they going to do? They had _no_ case - racism was literally their only defense here. In most cases like this one it probably works too...

[@mpinchi3433]

"im not a black pastor I'm a pastor" Exactly

[@kerrypearce4264]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tatsumakijim]

When your defense strategy is attacking the people in the galley and not addressing the evidence in the case, you know you're in deep trouble.

[@Don-C.L.]

Sounds like a losing battle, but anyone with a brain could see that. Sadly this attorney doesn't know that lol

[@h-mh93]

One should think so - but don´t hold your breath on a conviction! After that sham of a Rittenhouse verdict I have no confidence left in the American Judicial system.

[@starshake8998]

Good point.

[@eattherich9215]

@@h-mh93: fortunately your fears were misplaced. Those three racist scum are guilty, guilty, guilty. The big house awaits them.

[@internationalartprojects8660]

How much do these lawyers get paid and that's the best they can do.

[@TonyM619-SD]

This attorney expresses his feelings like this in front of the court imagine how he talks around the dinner table.

[@SynapseNervosa]

tbf the attorney may or may not be a racist, but he is acting like a jackass so that they can get a mistrial and delay a guilty verdict for as long as possible.

[@TonyM619-SD]

@@SynapseNervosa good point

[@jannettsnow2856]

He should not be an attorney, like he's racist

[@EduardoOliveira-e8c]

LETS GO WITH TRUMP ONLY TRUMP TO DO AMERICA BIG AGAIN

[@kewlztertc5386]

@@SynapseNervosa There is no "if" about it. A non-racist person could've attempted and accomplished just as much, without bringing up race. Add the jury manipulation to exclude all but one black member. There's zero question as to if he's a racist. The only question is: does he know he's a racist?

[@trebm3]

"we don't want no more black pastors in here" how in the world is not a racially charged situation.

[@warpedjaffas1]

Precisely, it wasn't that he didn't want pastors, just black pastors. 🙄 Man's an idiot.

[@xxxentbrandonredhoodrobins7606]

@@warpedjaffas1 definitely

[@johnstockton9211]

Unbelievable

[@littledikkins2]

@@warpedjaffas1 No, he is simply out of the same sty as his client. The Defense managed to get a nearly all-white jury in an area with a large Black population. The Judge has stated it makes him uncomfortable.

[@ILoveKoreanBBQ2023]

Not racist. They are prominent known figure heads in the Black community UNFORTUNATELY.

[@-live8659]

My mother told me when I was young- “If u let ppl talk enough they will tell on themselves” 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Whey2lovely]

That part

[@andrerobinson2923]

Amen and Amen.

[@kimberlyrouse4741]

Your Mother told her kid the truth 🏆

[@charrissejohnson5657]

Amen

[@susang1107]

Truer words have never been spoken. You have a very wise mother.

[@Alvan81]

If you're intimidated by wrinked, senior citizen Al Sharpton in a suit, in a courtroom; Imagine how *"intimidated"* Arberry was while being chased down the street by a caravan of armed good ole' boys, w/Confederate Plates, and *pretending he stole something!* 🙄

[@Literal_Sense]

@Tisk Tisk Those two monsters had no legitimate right to hunt Arbery down! You are seriously messed up in the head!

[@oliver_twistor]

@Tisk Tisk It wasn't their property. Also, do you really think that those guys would have hunted down and killed a White guy? I don't think so.

[@tboneforreal]

@Tisk Tisk The cameras showed he never touched or took anything, he just looked around. The property owner said his cameras had seen others had done the same. Merely being on a property is not automatically a criminal offense. Technically under Georgia law what Mr. Aubery did by going into the construction was not criminal trespassing unless the property owner specifically either told him not to come on the property or have signs indicating no trespassing. If the police had been called, they would have simply told Mr. Aubery to stay off the property. Also the defendants never actually saw Mr. Aubery on the property, they pursued him only because they saw him running through the neighborhood and believed he fit the description of someone who supposedly had been committing crimes in the area recently. I say "supposedly" because the local police had no reports of such crimes having taken place. There was absolutely no legal reason or justification for the defendants to attempt a so called "citizen's arrest."

[@carlmarks8170]

lol He was "jogging".... Just enjoying some fresh air & sunshine... Doing a little training for the upcoming track meets at Georgia Southern...

[@Alvan81]

@Tisk Tisk Sorry Bubba, you, listed a _bunch of things,_ that *are NOT* stealing! You admit Arbery is _on camera committing an act of NOT STEALING..._ The Cops _specifically told these murdering lunkeads (I'm sure you already know this)_ someone *ELSE* stole items previously. Stop trying to argu - just post "W Power". That would be honest at least.

[@Renee302976]

These Georgia lawyers are a different type of breed (definitely bottom of the barrel)

[@edmc1000]

I am saddened to see how little things have really changed in my lifetime. I pray that the Lord will eventually change those hearts. Tearing this country apart just like the MAGA sheep.

[@caelachyt]

@@edmc1000 The only Lord you have has horns and a pointed tail.

[@edmc1000]

@@caelachyt , only God knows our hearts , I am not an American Nazi like you .

[@caelachyt]

@@edmc1000 Yet you back those who promote the murder of hundreds of millions of innocent babies. God doesn't need to look very hard to see your heart is rotted to the core. You are one gigantic blob of lies and evil. You make nazis look like amateurs.

[@edmc1000]

@@caelachyt ,God hates a lying tongue. You fail the test.

[@davidrogers4922]

This attorney is reminiscing about the days of Jim crow. He's showing everyone who he is and what he's about . He makes no apologies for it.

[@ibmtpx24]

If he chose to use that outdated tactic, it just means he was desperate. He has got nothing and so the only hope is that both the judge and the jury are as racist as he is.

[@jewleeb5138]

Those attorneys are the 1950s Jim Crow racist that wrongly accused and jailed innocent black Americans

[@360.Tapestry]

i don't know what he actually believes, but it's certainly not below him to drag the court through some low and obvious manipulation tactics to distract from the proceedings because, frankly, he has no other way forward in the defense. he was trying to delay justice by mucking up the process and stirring up a sidebar debate

[@maryb6672]

@@360.Tapestry Honestly. I don’t think he was thinking about the defense at all. Think about it. This is almost certainly his biggest trial & he’s on national news every single day. How better to guarantee a non-stop referral source from extreme right wingers than to make outrageous inflammatory statements like this? It’s either that or he’s a “true believer”, sleeping w/tin foil on his head & blogging conspiracy theories by day.

[@shakti666]

I like how Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are just refered to as "black pastors" lmfao, like you need to shelter the truth with euphemism.

[@dacronic1646]

Ahmauds mom is such a strong woman. She’s a warrior for her son. She fought and found out things and exposed them to make sure she got justice for her son. So much respect for her.

[@amaziahyaohsharal9840]

It’s a shame that nothing can be done to bring her son back.

[@shakti666]

Stunning and brave

[@EthisProtogen]

@@amaziahyaohsharal9840 I suppose that's why she's fighting so hard. If she can't have her son back, at least she'll have closure that the people who did this aren't gonna do it to anyone else.

[@CarolinaCutie27]

And she conducts herself with such poise and grace! She’s better than me… I can’t say I’d be like that if my son was murdered like that. My heart goes out to her and I stand with Ahmaud Arbery and his family ✊

[@oladdt3743]

And I also believe she knew her son, she knew he wouldn't be involved in burglary let alone get killed in one.

[@davidmadison9369]

These people believe Blackness is a threat. Isn’t that what the case is all about?

[@johnhoyle1647]

You can thank Fox News for that..

[@jojjojo4646]

Yeah sure, when you burn down all of the cities for years straight and attack everyone in the streets it's not a threat ahahaha

[@kennethwright8927]

@@jojjojo4646 So , did you and the defense attorney become acquainted at the laundry dropping off your sheets and hoods?

[@hollowmoll1]

@@jojjojo4646 tell me you've never been to a city without telling me you clown

[@NathanTerrell-eq6gu]

@@jojjojo4646 you would know after all you did burn down every single Native American tribe haha😂😂😂

[@treasonuniversity7455]

"I can't breathe. I have my ID right here. My name is Elijah McClain. That's my house. I was just going home. I'm an introvert. I'm just different.That's all. I'm so sorry."

[@sadtothebone5767]

Thank you for the reminder. That case breaks my heart.

[@jessicak2811]

I got chills just reading that statement again. It's devastating.

[@kimberlyross6688]

@@sadtothebone5767 mine too.😢

[@josephjernigan4443]

😢

[@davepearson6945]

😪😥😪🤬

[@speedrunfantasychess]

Watch the woman to his left thinking, “…oh no…he’s saying it out loud.”

[@Shaz416]

She definitely didn't want to be there.. when the Colonel Sanders comment came, her face-shielding nose rub was reminiscent of Fauci's 😂

[@DavidJ222]

@@Shaz416 FAIL!!!

[@tyrellanderson4722]

"Oh no...he didn't just...omg. No...."

[@speedrunfantasychess]

@@tyrellanderson4722 think you nailed it - those words and in that order - some fine day (not in our lifetime unfortunately) racism will finally be just a bad memory

[@minglee649]

This lawyer with his mouth is definitely not helping his client ! the only thin his is doing is making himself look the racist that he is and his client look even more guilty.Now he opened another whole can of worms and to think the judge will do a mistrial he has to be out of his mine.

[@jasgiles1289]

The lady's reaction in the gray suit is of disbelief, and she's on his team.

[@Whey2lovely]

Yeah...I would of had to walk on that note...smh he is simply sadly exposed...

[@firstofall...802]

Saw that... she was like, "welp, you just blew it." Lol

[@dkgable1]

The same lady who talked about arbury's feet

[@simpledude9539]

@@dkgable1 nah, the one who said the thing about nails is sitting to his right (left side of the screen). The one with the straight hair is different.

[@shayt2740]

She was extremely uncomfortable with his statements. Dropped her her when he mentioned white suits.

[@lawrencealger3812]

That attorney should be disbarred.

[@dakg8034]

Agree ! He was not even subtle about his racial bias. What a disgrace !

[@robertamaclean3384]

I just can't take it anymore.

[@davepearson6945]

For sure. Disgusting. Immoral.

[@jimdye4424]

The Defense is SICK as Defendants

[@prophecyrevelations5653]

The fact that he even represents them proves that. Quite a few attorneys they sought turned that case down.

[@faizam523]

Jim, You're so right!

[@geraldboykin6159]

Jim, they are getting paid by the state of Georgia and just following protocol. The ruling will be based on the evidence the state cannot overlook!

[@karenkelly7660]

@@geraldboykin6159 I pray that you are correct. These three men are so racist and they don't even try to hide it. It's disgusting and I feel for this mother having to sit through this. No mother should ever have to bury a child. God Bless her.

[@SilenceIsGolden64]

Yeah, theNar Association needs to pull his license with his racist ass. Can’t the judge get rid of him?????

[@ateamfan42]

"We don't want any more black pastors coming in here...." We don't want any racist defense attorneys in here either.

[@pvtread5207]

WE DON'T WANT RACISTS IN AMERICA ANYMORE PERIOD

[@user-rg7mv5ng5u]

@@pvtread5207 Yeah we do. A little racism never hurt no how. It's good for the soul

[@pvtread5207]

@@user-rg7mv5ng5u Leave America

[@zoeherriot]

@@user-rg7mv5ng5u well.. then if I was to say something racist to you - you'd be fine with it.

[@user-rg7mv5ng5u]

@@zoeherriot absolutely. Who are you in my life? And why would anything you say matter to me?

[@scottstrain8388]

The defense attorney who objected to an unintentional expression of grief by a grieving mother is mind-boggling, as were the other comments.

[@mojo4293]

My God. How is this still happening? This guy should be disbarred.

[@jannettsnow2856]

I think he will be after the trail

[@sweet_ladylove5734]

I pray he does

[@darenstroud6254]

As much as I would like to see these defense lawyers disbarred it is not a disbarrable offense. He is allowed to bring up any concerns he has with the judge without the jury president. If he had started doing it in front of the jury then he could possibly be disbarred. Depending on his history. Mostly he would get a reprimand and a warning to clean up his act or face disbarment. Unless they change the rules this conduct, no matter how reprehensible, is legal. But you don't want the rules changed because once you go down that road of limiting what attorney's can discuss with the judge, it will only get worse for everyone.

[@sweet_ladylove5734]

@DAREN All his concerns seemed to be based on race. But I understand what you're saying.

[@texcoco41]

💯‼️

[@rubcan]

What a decent person this judge is. My respects.

[@briceh1001]

Amen I got goosebumps reading that, yes God is good and that judge is a good man, he believes in doing what is right

[@lariwyman6273]

Not like the clown judge on the Rittenhouse case

[@MizSuz]

You mean the guy who let it be ok for the jury to only have one black person on it? Still, I can't argue with giving props where they are due, I just wouldn't be at the front of the line to do it in this case.

[@I3igI3adW0lf]

@@lariwyman6273 Yeah. How dare that judge berate the prosecutor for attempting to use Kyle Rittenhouse's constitutional right to remain silent to imply guilt?

[@I3igI3adW0lf]

@@MizSuz Why would that be an issue? Do you live in a fantasy world where people decide verdicts based on what their skin color is?

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

Imagine your lawyer being this blatantly racist...and YOU being okay with it.

[@shawnmurray9964]

All on the defense are trash, plain & simple.

[@Rodsuper]

When you are guilty go RACISIT

[@brianr5356]

They're ok with it because THEY are racist as well

[@mikecamacho1993]

He was ok with killing a man because he was Black. So him having that lawyer isn't surprising.

[@steverogers9894]

If you're a racist, that's exactly the lawyer you want! At least he's not hiding who he truly is, which I prefer over "closet" racists

[@saturngrad8883]

This was an almost biblical example of a JUDGE. Love this man's wisdom, mental strength, emotion control and 0 racial bias ... BRAVO !

[@jumperpoint]

Are they setting their client up for an appeal on the ground that his defense attorneys were fools?

[@amberbanuelos7053]

I think they’d first have to recognize that being racist is wrong and that their attorney’s racism was what worked against them. But given what they’re charged with, I doubt that’ll happen.

[@theunhappygamer1744]

lol, that's funny because it did cross my mind.

[@betitimas4725]

100% it’s so it be on record that he motioned the court

[@billbridges6907]

@Charles Rezac, I asked that same question on a video from Roland Martin Unfiltered! I really believe that is what this so-called defense attorney is angling for. He knows that his client and his cohorts in their racist lynching of a Black man are murdering POS' and will likely get convicted (if for nothing but trying to keep a riot from occurring in Briunswick, GA). Racists of a feather, flock together, and this "defense attorney" seems to not care about how he looks as long as his client gets off in any way possible.

[@CaminoAir]

Defense attorneys (and I am not trying to excuse these particular lawyers) will try any tactic to get a favorable outcome for their clients. They have clearly made a calculation about this. The tactic is obvious, which doesn't mean that it could not succeed. Basically that the presence of high profile black pastors will sway public perception of the trial. Yes, it's cynical, but that is how the legal system is set out: adversarial. If the judge over rules them, then what the lawyers said will remain on record and floating about in the public consciousness. It's a desperation strategy.

[@ckurz4812]

Jesus the racism runs deep down there… disgusting

[@grievousangelic]

It's not just "down here." Been following the Rittenhouse trial? At least the GA judge is ruling appropriately.

[@J.W.Brogan]

Sadly, it's not just "down there"

[@mvvpro8688]

"I have spotted a clearly black man in the back. Please remove him as we did in the good old days."

[@seph---]

Ayo!

[@kb7yim960]

Defense lawyers are all wearing suits. But their true dress are a white robes and a pointy hats.

[@tresonsaint6488]

@@kb7yim960 white kid shoots 3 white men, and his defense lawyers are white klansmen? You can't make this type of stupidity up

[@oakinwol]

@@tresonsaint6488 huh? This video is clearly about the Abrey case. You must be confused lol

[@maxkagi1297]

@@tresonsaint6488 actually? I nearly made the same mistake. .. I got it confused with the Rittenhouse case too at first. Never mind. .. there's a lot going on. have a nice day! 👍

[@MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

I can’t believe he actually said that. Well done to the prosecutor, judge and jury. I’m glad the judge spoke up and put him in his place. There will always be ugliness in humanity, and when we’re in tough times it rears it’s head. The more we put people like this in their place, the better off we all are.

[@rosemariekammerloch1270]

That poor mother. I can't imagine what she must be going through.

[@EduardoOliveira-e8c]

POOR AMERICA NO TRUMP

[@maxkagi1297]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c that would make a great acronym if anybody gave a f... "PANT" .. 🗣paahahahhaaaahahaha

[@jmb3608]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c Let’s change the word order. POOR TRUMP, NO AMERICA. There, fixed it for you.

[@geomcc39]

No parent should ever go through this horror !

[@AlexYounger]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c Person man woman camera tv covfefe. Poor tЯump, no common sense or decency. Sad.

[@janetmacias5807]

This gives me the chills, I feel like I’m watching a trial in 1960

[@andreabeasley3287]

Yes very much

[@gerryg1056]

I was going to say 1860, but then thought again. In 1860 there wouldn't have been a trial.

[@deloresvickers8388]

That is because you ARE! These Demons are very old and move through time bringing their hatred with them everywhere they go. Some appear to be evolving until we talk about reparations. That's like throwing holy water on vampires or putting the mirror of Truth in front of them OR letting the Sun come pouring in. You see the real deal then, The yelling, screaming, name calling, lies, and Murder. The same spirits that hunted down run away slaves and lynched them just for wanting freedom. Our children see it too, and unless we come together creating our own system of Governance, our great grand babies will experience this.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

@@deloresvickers8388 I believe it was Robert Reich who made the case for reparations that I remember. His analysis of the economic impact on generations over the years who lost wealth because of white society stealing it (as we did with native Americans as well) and denying the theft was well-made and thorough. It is obvious that there should be reparations, not that I think it will happen. (I believe that John Oliver addressed this as well.). My hope now is that we rework our society and economy to benefit everyone significantly, (ideally with a UBI- universal basic income-), and if that means adding extra wealth for people of color, so be it.

[@Iris-ql3tw]

it's uncanny and terrifying. and then there's that judge in the Rittenhouse case - this lawyer and that judge are too much to watch, even from someone outside of the US.

[@Antmoore1997]

If they had a plausible defense, this wouldn't even be an issue.

[@redbarchetta8782]

BINGO.

[@speedrunfantasychess]

Sotrue

[@EduardoOliveira-e8c]

LETS GO WITH TRUMP

[@grandmak.]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c is that English ?

[@jesushatesyoutoo]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c You mean try him for treason? If so let's go Merrick!

[@Whey2lovely]

" how many Pastors does he have?" .....wooooooow the level of disrespect

[@davidguelette7036]

What's next, the defense claiming that they had to shoot him because the hardware store was closed so they couldn't buy rope?

[@jefflibby6680]

FJB

[@896ymexf22]

David Guelette, your point is well taken.

[@DaveCroy]

@@jefflibby6680 FJL

[@jefflibby6680]

@@DaveCroy FJB AND U

[@DaveCroy]

@@jefflibby6680 Why that's the nicest thing anybody said to me all day.

[@FOCOTB72]

You stacked the fng jury and then have the gall to say that to the court. You gave up any right to say anything about influencing Court decisions after you did that.

[@DTG_LOCKETT]

It was so obvious the defense was intentionally eliminating black people during jury selection that the judge even said it was obvious. Because of the small percentage of black people that qualified for jury duty and that they didn't break any rules of jury selection he couldn't do anything about but he made of record that he didn't agree with what was going on.

[@indirastone7382]

Well said!

[@JB-uv4hm]

When your case is bad, deflect.

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

It's the Trumpian way!

[@graememudie7921]

Yes, smile when you’re giving testimony about your son being murdered. We don’t want your crying to influence the jury!!! WTF. These defence lawyers have no soul. 🤬

[@donnedukes2834]

Huh?

[@commoncauseofwomen-african4441]

They are despicable in every way possible. They had no defence, Period.

[@democracybacksliding]

Bravo..!

[@nakkadu]

Non of the lawyers have a soul, prosecution lawyers will fight for the harshest sentence whatever the situation and defence lawyers will fight for acquittal whatever the situation. They don't care about the accused or the victims, just their careers.

[@Whyrwehere275]

I love these trials. They show the racism in plain sight. Can you imagine what happens to black defendants when the cameras aren't rolling?

[@sknkwrksowner]

That's the problem. Understanding the point of your statement, The People have not changed. The cameras are new, the racism is "business as usual". The only benefit of the pandemic was that the populous of white folks were captive and saw these stories play out on national TV. For black folks, this was nothing new. But for whatever reason, a majority of white folks collectively opened their eyes and mouths to acknowledge it finally. #frustration

[@jeffgreer198613]

@Zach Hogan ***Sandra Bland

[@ispartacus1337]

We need the rest of the country to see it. Us liberals and other people on the left have known it for years, there's no denying it when its happening right in front of thier face. Faux news has been awful quiet about this case but sure enough Kyle Rittenhouse was on 24/7.

[@ispartacus1337]

@Zach Hogan what? Breonna Taylor was shot by police when they were serving a warrant. No problem my friend, sadly enough there's so many cases like this it's hard to tell them apart😥

[@jean-luceyesofyoureyes5502]

@@ispartacus1337 Let's be frank... The Dems and the Reps are two wing of the same bird. And that bird is a rotten corpse. Jim Crow Joe and the Clintons are just as racist as Trump and his ilk.

[@mjmj6655]

Thank you for doing and saying what’s right Judge!

[@jannettsnow2856]

Finally he did...

[@jeromerichardson6306]

I love the Judge He was fair He took this case head on without letting someone who appeared incompetent as a lawyer playing the race card to try to get a case that the world viewed dismissed Thank you your Honor God bless and keep you You were just and fair you are in my prayers today

[@elizabellamy2936]

Sheesh. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't even recognize Jesse Jackson with a mask on sitting in the spectator section of the courtroom, and I vividly remember when he ran for president, so even that spurious argument is invalid on its face. I wish this judge was on the Rittenhouse trial too.

[@antiquegirl6505]

If I remember correctly, the douche-bag defense lawyer thought that JJ had been there the other day when Sharpton made his appearance. Sounds like JJ decided he was "being summoned" which is fine by me, glad he showed support. Show the world, who these people are.

[@christinaulibarri4777]

With the mask on I didn't even recognize Reverend Jackson. The defense is creating distractions from the trial.

[@EduardoOliveira-e8c]

NO TRUMP,NO LIFE

[@elizabellamy2936]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c let's go Bannon!

[@jmb3608]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c NO LIFE WITH TRUMP Or TRUMP, NO LIFE Or NO TRUMP, LIFE There, fixed it again for you.

[@lamarkirk1412]

had my 1st born son 7 days ago, and their's not a thing I wouldn't do for him, I cant Imagine the pain this mother is feeling losing her son before his time. no parent should have to bury their child, what a strong woman. RIP Ahmaud.

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

Yeah, I had my first child a month ago. I applaud parents who keep their composure in situations like these cause I think I'd go 'a time to kill' on they behind

[@toxicorchid7188]

Congratulations to you both on the births of your children!

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

@Sade Jones you think racism isn't alive in other countries? lol

[@sugarspiceneverythingnice9205]

Mine is 28 with his own babies now & I'd turn the state upside down if something happened to him or my grandbabies. Ahmauds mother is the pillar of strength & an inspiration to mother's everywhere. I couldn't compose myself as well as she did

[@mirandamason8009]

Let's just send them to prison and get this over with, what a gross lawyer

[@sbdr.1241]

Justice will prevail whether in court or in the streets.

[@magnetarattractions278]

@@sbdr.1241 spoken like a true immoral democrat. dont ever consider yourself a good or honorable person.

[@kageryu311]

@@magnetarattractions278 Spoken like a True immoral conservative. How about you talk about the case at hand? You don't because you know the defense here is in the wrong.

[@jwatson181]

@sbd R. um.... no... do not murder people. These people are guilty under the law. Rittenhouse was clearly innocent under the law.

[@casey8083]

I bet this defense attorney wishes he had Kyle Rittenhouse's judge in this trial. All his motions would have been granted.

[@avigrett1484]

Did you mean Kyle rottenhouse

[@Saltu61]

You are right that got paid big bucks may be by all the rotten households and friends and The new Rambo will be making movies very soon

[@gatordragon8824]

God, now that is a freaking nightmare. If the Kenosha judge was in charge of the Arbery case, I'd be prepping the city for a shitstorm. A deserved shitstorm for a dumpster fire of a trial. Seems like they have a decent judge though. I would bring in a pack of white nuns in full nun gear and see if defense attorney says anything. A couple old white priests, have them douse the family with holy water, be super ostentatious. Just to see. But I'm obnoxious and I want to see the snotty little defense attorney get stinkeyed by a pack of nuns.

[@Josh-kd8mb]

@The Real American Patriot! Rittenhouse shouldn't even be on trial...

[@Josh-kd8mb]

@@gatordragon8824I wish he was.. This judge is biased..

[@teresinacalarieperez8162]

Thank God THIS trial has a Judge with ACTUAL ETHICS, MORALS AND PRINCIPLES!! Much Respect to His Honor!!!

[@teedeeiss]

@Teresina Calarie Perez - AMEN to that! 8:47 pm 4-21-22

[@steinhillstudios1657]

I’m amazed at how this cases ended up with such a fantastic judge.

[@tborody]

The jury probably wouldn't have even recognized the pastor as someone high profile with that mask on if the defence didn't make a big stink out of it.

[@vz4779]

Yes, you are absolutely right. Thank you,

[@chocolatesouljah]

Excellent assessment!

[@ardithbard857]

Absolutely agree

[@KingTCmax]

They killed him because he is black, now their defence is they don't want to see anymore black pastors..this speaks volume on the hatred blacks folks face whether jogging or within institutions .....

[@EMChantalG]

That is right!

[@JetFire9]

Ok Trumper

[@LJBJ50]

Racist attorney talking about the threat of pastors and all I can think about is the real threats like pastor killer Dylan roof smh

[@littledikkins2]

Listening to that attorney, I came to the conclusion that there is likely a robe and a hood hanging in his closet. I kept waiting for him to trip up and use a well-known slur rather than Black, to be honest...and I'm a white woman in her 70s.

[@deborahfreedman333]

So you've forgotten how Sharpton riled up a mob, to murder an innocent man, just because he was Jewish?

[@kathleenb.9917]

"We don't want any more black pastors in here" Seriously? This was a lynching. How dare the murderers ask that their crimes be covered up! Thank God justice was done by this jury.

[@indirastone7382]

Thank you for stating the truth!

[@rubyburks7366]

It could have been white pastor's in the court room who knows the irony of this defense attorney showing who he really is

[@jaelynmccrary3388]

I had to go back several times to make sure I heard what he said. I don’t know why I was shocked, those murders needed to find lawyers that were raised to think just like them. You are 100% correct Kathleen B. this was a lynching. And just as their ancestors took pictures as they stood proudly in front of the black man they just hung, Roddie video taped his lynching too. And as a result of his inbreed DNA stupidity, they all have been found guilty and will rot in jail. REST IN PEACE AHMAUD ARBERY!!!

[@indirastone7382]

@@jaelynmccrary3388 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lebbiiyy]

What is a lynching

[@jodavey]

Well I'm relieved to see that this judge is not on a Fox News correspondent interview like the judge in Wisconsin so obviously is

[@EduardoOliveira-e8c]

POOR AMERICA NO TRUMP

[@AtariBorn]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c Poor ignorant fool. Thinking Trump is a good person.

[@Elohist2009]

@gostate 2014 this is why I’m thankful for the jury system 🤦🏾

[@jodavey]

@@EduardoOliveira-e8c do you mean that ironically? Like calling a bald man Hairy?

[@devo2]

That judge in wisconsin is a democrat... He was picked by democrats. And seeing as he points out that MSM spreads nothing but fake news about their trial, he seems to watch CNN and MSNBC. The more you know.

[@RuffStuff420]

The only strategy I can see that this insane lawyer is using is trying to guarantee his client an appeal based on ineffective counsel.

[@dollarroll2000]

Or just a good old Southern Strategy...trying to play into a certain racist juror.

[@agf1700]

Though I obviously know it can’t happen, part of me would love it if the Judge told the defence council to STFU!

[@randomaxe662]

Or he's following corporations and Tyrump with delay, delay delay. Even if it means a mistrial on his own account.

[@360.Tapestry]

at that point, that could've been the best defense they could've come up with

[@memybikeni9931]

I think the the state prosecutor said afterwards he did a good job, to be truthful it’s every little try at overthrowing the system and doesn’t matter who gets injured. Simply there to prevent the guilty from being prosecuted. Doing his job 💁‍♂

[@bluepuppy7]

The younger blonde lawyer sitting to the right to the Defense attorney looks so mortified, especially at 2:07. I hope she finds a better boss after honestly lmao.

[@lucky-13gof47]

"Your honor, I would like all people in the room who have a direct relationship with God to leave the room while my client swears on the bible."

[@xxxentbrandonredhoodrobins7606]

This is some Bullshit!

[@whitestrake2760]

"But only if they're black. Might sway the jury."

[@andreabeasley3287]

😂

[@littledikkins2]

@@xxxentbrandonredhoodrobins7606 If any of those 3 put their hands on a Bible, I will be highly surprised, and also should that happen I would expect the Bible to catch fire.

[@aleyahaforlife]

White pastors are 👌 not black ones apparently.

[@thisbabyboomer]

Prayers for Auhmaud and his family, may justice prevail 🙏🇺🇸

[@geralds6131]

The fact you have to pray and hope for justice shows how close we are to 1920’s. Nothing has changed.

[@keel_em_all3193]

this case flat out mind blowing, its all on video, shouldn't even be a trial they should just be locked up for murder.

[@4saken404]

The men involved have openly admitted that they went back to their house to grab guns and then got in their truck to chase him down. I don't see how they have any "defense" at all.

[@deloresvickers8388]

These injustices will come back upon all who support it and who deny Truth. Karma doesn't play games with life. She is a Just Rewarder!

[@ispartacus1337]

I'm glad most rational minds can see the difference between this case and Kyle Rittenhouse. These men deserve to fry. They wanted to play judge jury and executioner well now they get to play prison bitch.

[@dolorescheatom1663]

Can you say Jan 6? Blatant insurrection punishable by death by firing squad or hanging.

[@KNByam]

What I find mind blowing is the third guy who filmed it, who didn't have a weapon who, yes, was following him in his truck, didn't ask for a separate trial and testify against the other 2. Sad part is his lawyer is the one talking in this video. So that explains it.

[@kaycartledge4542]

When Ahmaud mom said she was confident that there will be justice for Ahmad it gave me the chills ,after the verdict she gave God all the praise , a classy lady in my eyes

[@johndowner2196]

A mother crying because her son was killed? Does the defense have mother's?

[@augustineabram1545]

No, they were hatched.

[@MusicByJC]

If they were Trump supporters, which is likely, then farm animals might be involved in their conception.

[@maxkagi1297]

..they have moms, but they never married.

[@maxkagi1297]

@@MusicByJC 🤣🤣👍👍👏👏

[@coolbeansdotorg]

@@augustineabram1545 😂

[@drums3269]

The irony, is that this defense attorney may have cost himself his own case with his ignorant remarks.

[@JeanetteFaith]

I don't think so because people do wonder why these two race hustlers are there. They are not there as 'pastors'.

[@Carlos-ui5dx]

@@JeanetteFaith copium

[@motel6frontdesk650]

@@JeanetteFaith r2

[@CalvinTennessee]

Not at all. He is bringing up the obvious. Race baiting and juror intimidation is obvious.

[@marcus1282]

@@CalvinTennessee nonsense....the three men on trial are the epitome of evil...plain and simple. The defense has no case regarding the indefensible act committed so they decide to throw hail Mary's. I quite frankly have no confidence in the jury doing the right thing but maybe I am wrong. I have very little confidence in America in general being honest and decent. It has always struggled to be the God fearing place it claims to be.

[@stimpy1226]

A judge with a conscience. Bravo! Just compare this man with a judge who is presiding over the Rittenhouse Trail. I think the judge should be the one in prison with Rittenhouse.

[@user-rg7mv5ng5u]

I think you should have been one of Rittenhouses "Victims".

[@stimpy1226]

@@user-rg7mv5ng5u Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha you schmuck

[@kcm4321]

@@user-rg7mv5ng5u they were indeed victims, perhaps not to legal standards. they still lost their live by trying to stop a suspected active shooter. doesn't change the justification of the verdict.

[@user-rg7mv5ng5u]

@@kcm4321 If Kyle Had No Business Trying To Perform First Aid Due To Lack Of Professional Training. (Like The State Was Trying To Say). Then, nobody there had the right to try and stop a "active shooter". Due to lack of professional training.

[@inmyownwords9798]

Indeed

[@elaineberg3095]

Arbery’s mother is not at fault about her emotional reactions. She loved her son and is very hurt by his death. The defense are opposed to anyone supporting Arbery’s mother. These black pastors did not cause a mistrial. They did not destiny or draw attention to themselves, they were there to solely offer support to Mrs. Arbery.

[@zehei2497]

he is just grabbing at straws. shame on him to finding fault with the spiritual leaders supporting a mother who lost her son through murder.

[@cynthiatucker2147]

I wish a white pastor was there to comfort the mother. The last comment by the interviewer “I wonder what the lawyer say if a white pastor was in the courtroom?” That lawyer was interviewed by Chris Cuomo. And listening to the lawyer then I thought he was lame because he was condescending of his own client but I see it’s his character trait.

[@victorvonsteuben1728]

She shouldnt have cried audibly, but the judge addressed the issue by taking a break. The defense attorney is teying anything

[@sherryhannah9262]

Elaine Berg her name isn’t Mrs. Arbury it’s Wanda Cooper-Jones

[@boristheamerican2938]

Can someone tell the defense attorney its 2020 and not 1920?

[@Rodsuper]

It's the same nothing has changed in this Racisit Country.

[@sweet_ladylove5734]

Just looking at this I'm crying all over again. Lord bring comfort to this family.

[@democracybacksliding]

me too!!

[@Kithara111]

Apparently, the defense doesn't realize that when a person is murdered the family might need or seek spiritual and moral support.

[@tyardovdabulldht2340]

THESE DEMONS DONT CARE! They're wilfully defending their own!

[@DTG_LOCKETT]

I think Rev Jesse Jackson was trolling the defense attorney. He said Rev Jackson was there when he wasn't and Rev Jackson showed up the next day. It was either intentional or perfect timing by accident. Either way I was golden

[@sharon_shaw]

They're sociopaths who feel nothing and expect the victim's family should similarly feel nothing

[@zanadui67]

They see us as less than human (animals), in their minds we don't have feelings to get hurt, so pastor are for show! It's a sick mind to be racist PERIOD!

[@ucmgaming9957]

@@DTG_LOCKETT Perfect timing would be poetic justice in my opinion.

[@scottstrain8388]

This judge is amazing; I have a great deal of respect for his behavior during the trial for this horrible murder. The defense attorneys' comments are, indeed, reprehensible.

[@glennduke5853]

This trial would be the end of the defense attorneys careers if they practiced around here. But around here many things are different!

[@jewellcharles1093]

mob mentality, they outright killed him. at least his family is blessed with a real judge, who is doing what he took an oath to do.

[@francoispineau3563]

Yes, unlike the family of "Kill" Rittenhouse's victims; as we all saw, the trial was an utter farce.

[@francoispineau3563]

the FAMILIES, sorry.

[@thegamingchicken945]

@@francoispineau3563 the judge for kyle was extremely fair. They made the right choice if you watched the trial you would know that

[@itsmyopinion8462]

@@thegamingchicken945 Not at all. Judge was very bias. You should never be able to tell who the judge is siding with. Kyle should be in jail. He too chose to involve himself in the mess that was happening. His mom took him..it wasn't his personal property being looted or stolen. No excuse. It was premeditated. He should have kept his a$$ home. His karma will come

[@error-bu3vi]

@@itsmyopinion8462 ritten house was undoubtedly acting in self defence. But ok. Democrate judge was biased to 1/4 white people in this case. Obviously.

[@johns.greene2592]

Unbelievable. This lawyer is way out of line. Nuts.

[@JesseWright68]

Not a fan of Jackson, but he has as much right to be there as anyone. The defense attorney isn't very bright.

[@tyrellanderson4722]

Right. Liking a spectator in gallery or not is completely irrelevant.

[@chriswharton]

Judge Timothy Walmsley is possibly the best judge I have seen in an American courtroom. I’m not an American, but I’m a lawyer. His stoicism, legal knowledge and sense of fairness, fair play and justice is just exemplary and unquestionable. He is a credit to himself, his court and dare I say it, to his parents.

[@bakedAK85]

That's the first time I've seen Arbery's shirt. Jesus Christ... it appears there are three separate entry wounds, all at point blank range. Three! From a pump action shotgun! Do you understand the presence of mind one has to have to unload three rounds of buckshot into someone?? And cycle the weapon??

[@dyantebrinke6477]

I had to google to understand what cycling a weapon means. What does that mean for the weapon used in this case? You need to pull left hand back after every shot? Serious question not trolling here. thanks...greetings from the Netherlands

[@bakedAK85]

@@dyantebrinke6477 No worries. You're exactly right. The weapon used looks like a Remington 870 hardwood home defense shotgun. Pump action shotguns require manual "cocking" of the foregrip to "cycle the action", like you might see in an action movie. This means that the shooter, Travis McMichael, had to make a conscious effort to fire the weapon cock it, fire again, cock it, and fire again.

[@dyantebrinke6477]

@@bakedAK85 woww....than you made an excellent point....if the prosecutor is good at his job he will certainly use this argument

[@kittyday1402]

They AMBUSHED Armaud & then murdered him.

[@jonky5]

These two reporters have NO interest in the fact that a mother has lost her child in the most horrific way imaginable. If these guys are guilty, SURE! Let them burn! If they really murdered this guy. But have all of YOU seen and heard ALL of the evidence? Is THIS the kind of America you WANT? CNN is telling you what to believe before the trial is even over! Did you even LISTEN to how this so-called journalist described the incident? Our NATIONAL NEWS MEDIA! Look at the smirk on her face!She has ZERO interest in Arbery or his poor mother. ALL she wants is to burn some people she sees as TRUMP. They are USING you all as tools. God help us.

[@earnwolfe244]

Dam they hunted him down and nearly blew his body in half🤯

[@kaycartledge4542]

That's the part I see ,they shot him 3 times with a shot gun ,once was Enough ,he was already leaking ..the killers will ha e so much time to reflect

[@warpedjaffas1]

But but, Mike Pence said this week "America is not a racist country" Guess he was wrong, again.

[@BOB-pg6fo]

Lol you are right I mean the left voted for Biden a DOCUMENTED RACIST WHO VOTED FOR BLACK SEGERGATION LAWS. Or the racist 94 crime bill or racist words in 86 or him praising George Wallace or the fact his entire career was built off racism. Lol you fools know nothing

[@darrensmith9640]

I didn't believe I was racist until news organizations like CNN told me so. Now I hate everyone.

[@ocbosco_]

@@BOB-pg6fo time for your ivermectin, Bobby.

[@HistoricLife]

@@BOB-pg6fo So the 94 bill was not racist at presented, it had unintended consequences because the judicial system is bigoted. This is the sort of thing actual CRT in the legal profession looks at and explores. Which is why we laugh at right wing morons yelling about CRT in K-12 board meetings, there is no CRT outside the legal and law making realm. Its the new right wing boogey man and it worked to drive out crusty old voters in the last Virginia election.

[@Lawrence_619]

Im a "leftie" and I didnt vote for Biden...so don't paint the party with broad strokes. THERE ARE VERY, VERY FEW WHITE MEN THAT I TRUST ANYMORE...so instead of doing the petty, tit-for-tat thing as you take a swipe at Dems, how 'bout looking yourself in the mirror, first. Biden might just be racist...but you're saying, you're not???😏

[@ca2082]

This is INSANE as long as the pastors comply and sit there it is their right to be there as a public citizen. They are not bothering anyone and the judge has maintained a tight court room. The audacity for the defense to DICTATE to the judge how he should run his court room by hand picking who can stay and go is obscene. The defense is desperate.

[@OuttheMud212]

Desperate and shellshocked that this Country is changing right before he and his clients eyes... His language is firm in his beliefs'. #shameful

[@vernenforeman755]

The defense if they are unhappy with Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson being there he can always invite David Duke.

[@zionzoeypeanut]

Good one😂😂😂

[@prall0915]

Excellent point! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tonyortiz1890]

Yes 👍 or the proud boys, heck Steven Miller, bannon, trump, all the boy’s, are invited. These devils are something.

[@SuperSpace2009]

Wow!

[@tennisonmanyonga4540]

Yoooooo 😅🤣😂😂😂

[@calamitynatalie8590]

Lol, the two blonde women on either side of him…look at their reactions to his words 😂

[@ginag6209]

They looked like they were questioning all the life choices they made that lead to them sitting beside this clown as he desperately shoved both his feet into mouth. I would too.

[@ronzea8701]

And the three defendants clearly not bothered

[@eliassalcedo5229]

Maybe having the kkk with hoods is ok with the defense lawyer. For him to feel confi 🥺

[@nikolaipersad4098]

THIS!!

[@tonycox7802]

Thank God for this judge and his decency as a human being.

[@Mitsoxfan]

Sometimes you can just look at a guy and know he probably uses the 'N' word a lot.

[@ajsmith7278]

The term is Negro it’s on the dictionary and the President uses the term regularly 😂😂

[@Mitsoxfan]

Sometimes you can just read a reply and know that person probably uses the 'N' word a lot.

[@chaos3340]

@@ajsmith7278 liberals turn a blind eye every time their fuhrer segregation Joe says something racist. Fact!

[@editor4578]

@UCc2081xE5gi6xuh3Ahmal4w you are a bigot... Fact.

[@dobsr1184]

They shot a guy who was walking away they started the attack just like Rittenhouse

[@pvtread5207]

Yup, and sadly one walked...this one seems like a sealed deal though for guilty

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

It's never ever wise to attack the presence of religious figures who are there to support. This is not a good lawyer!

[@magnetarattractions278]

lol those guys? religious figures? good one. funny story about al sharpton, in the 80s, the mafia wanted to do some sports deals with the black community so the goto guy was sharpton for that, to connect them with some fo the big sports guys, and they started using him for other stuff, like to picket businesses that the mafia needed to make inroads with, so they contacted sharpton, who said " you give me such and such dollars, and i will have two busloads of n words there on monday, picketing outside that business." Those were sharptons words, so yeah, a real person of the black community. lol. all he sees is green. Feel free to look up the interview with michael franzese, good interview.

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

@@magnetarattractions278 My point is to not be heard publically attacking the "perception" of a religious person.

[@ZoeBredan]

Im actually dazed it was an issue…

[@survivingchicago5797]

if this was my defense team…… I would’ve been on my hands and knees begging the prosecution for a plea bargain😂

[@donnellvanhorn8090]

😂😂😂😂

[@anellawrites]

This attorneys client begged for a plea. It was denied.

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

Rittenhouse judge could take a lesson

[@lflores6659]

The funny part is when he says"with all respect" before being super disrespectful.

[@NameRequiredSoHere]

Just like the word "literally", "all due respect" is now the opposite of it's original meaning. The latter should be roughly translated as, "Let me tell YOU something, you worthless POS..." And I mean literally!

[@marsjup964]

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!@

[@peanutbutterbruv]

I am a British English teacher. I tell students that if someone says 'with all due respect' they are about to insult you but they don't want you to get upset about it.

[@meekking3999]

This is how they talk to confuse others. Forget it being about black and white, he’s narcissistic just like those he’s representing.

[@wolke1955]

L Flores 🎯

[@DarthWaffle.]

Can anyone explain how sharpton and jackson would sway a white jury?

[@jodavey]

Black privilege duh I'm sorry I couldn't even say with a straight face either LOL

[@NathanTerrell-eq6gu]

Lol haha

[@NathanTerrell-eq6gu]

Maybe give the jurors mean face -_- lol😅

[@jannettsnow2856]

No way they can unless the jury has a heart. No racist juror.

[@jerileanamos1692]

That part!!! He's in bad health can barely walk alone, just not to long ago got out of the hospital, but we suppose to be he'll intimidate members of the jury.🙄 right.

[@scotonfire1]

When a lawyer says with all respect you know they're about say something disrespectful.

[@JeffSmith-pl2pj]

"with all due respect" means "I respect your opinion but your opinion is wrong." You still must be respectful. If you said "with all due respect, you have your head up your ass." you would still be taken into custody.

[@AgentAika001]

"My clients aren't racist, but could you please ask these black people to leave?"

[@lyndakoers1389]

It's been my experience, as an old white woman, I'll refer to the late James Baldwin; " I hear what you say, but I see what you do". I'm not a racist usually means you are.

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

Southern backwater hate on full display. This trial has been a light shining on the racism & white privilege that is so taken for granted in Georgia. I moved to Augusta to work, & the black/white divide & mistrust was shocking to me- & I grew up in Arkansas! I left after 8 months & returned to south east Missouri- a Red state with its own problems, but absolutely chill in comparison. Will there ever be an awakening, an awareness, of the waste & lives destroyed by white fear & distrust?

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

@William Scott If you are living in America, if you were raised in the south, if you have lived and worked in Europe & Asia & Central America as I have, you can see it plain as day, every day in the US. So, yes. And so have you, Sir.

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

@William Scott I didn’t delete anything you wrote. I think I was snarky & edited my response, which was still snarky. If I were speaking face to face we would speak & then listen. Hard when feelings are so raw. I want more than anything for Kyle to learn. Mistakes were made. There must be some change in his awareness, or he will be set up to continue reckless acts that are disastrous. I apologize for my sharp tongue. Please review the postings & you should find they’re all there.

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

@William Scott They’re both on my mind, & you are right. I think of my own son & how he might have been caught in some similar horror. Both these trials are tragic outcomes. It’s hard to feel compassion but when I can, if humanizes me as well. Hard times

[@allenrobinson8602]

JIM CROW IS DEAD BUT JIM CROW JR. IS ALIVE & KICKIN.🤪🤪

[@firelunamoon]

I can't imagine how devastating it must have been for his mom to sit there and listen to all of this.

[@skethvagabond723]

What if the Arbery family brings a White pastor? Would that be okay, because the pastor is white.....?🤔

[@jmb3608]

They should bring a couple of each, just to see the attorney’s reaction…

[@kathrynmickelson1091]

Senator Warnock should use this Defense attorney’s screed in his next campaign

[@Allthatandmo]

What influence does the defense think the mostly white jury bears on this case?

[@williamstefens]

@@Allthatandmo exactly!!!

[@bones007able]

It would be hilarious if Warnock showed up today.....

[@bigz3700]

Unbelievable what that guy said in Court. Absolutely Unbelievable

[@popunkid]

No mother should have to hear how [these] monsters hunted down their boy. My heart goes out to her and his family.

[@Caliboyk]

Someone needs to get the POPE to show 🆙 In solidarity.

[@deloresvickers8388]

The Pope? Nawh...he needs to stay in Europe, that is where this racism, slavery, and their damn Bible originated.

[@highonphotography8552]

I wish this Judge was working a second shift in Kenosha

[@yupyuphyphy01]

I bet If Joel Osteen showed up to be with Arbery's family that lawyer wouldn't have a problem with it

[@shellyveley9515]

@Donald Thorpe no the defense attorney's racism is strong otherwise he wouldn't have pointed out and stressed their race numerous times , he would have just pointed out that they are well known public figures NOT emphasized the word BLK several times .

[@TheCut2009]

He would pass out then, but more pastors of all races should have showed up as well.

[@amsegulah6033]

@@TheCut2009 where is Dr. Charles Stanley? Joel Osteen? Rod Parsley? Dwight Thompson? Scott Thomas? and others as if God only called them to the pulpit how can they watch unarmed black males and females murdered and not speak up, speak out and show up ? For the least of these? What kind of gospel they preach but no action on their part? Must Jesus bear this cross alone and they(pastors) go free? Just asking???

[@hawanyamomahmath1489]

I mean that’s exactly what he said he said he doesn’t want no BLACK pastors he didn’t say white 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@knightress5760]

The defense was grasping at straws. They had no defense and they knew it. So, he tried everything that he thought would connect with the jury. That's what a good defense attorney does. In this case, that tactic seemed to only hurt them. Reprehensible, is an understatement. Some waters should never be tread. Sometimes you do drown. In this case, up the creek without a paddle.

[@RobSoRandom]

Kinda shocking the klan have such bad legal representation.

[@rpetzold]

You should also keep the Pope out. Not an American. Also applies to Jesus not American ( and not Anglo Saxon Caucasian?)

[@ronold56]

Or christian

[@ColorOfExcellence]

Haha

[@davidbarlow6860]

Where's mother Teresa

[@craftpaint1644]

Racists hate Jesus because he's Jewish, a guy who works prison ministry told me 👩‍🔧🇺🇲🛠️🇷🇺

[@hemihead6645]

So much for the party of religious freedom.

[@Jack0fAllTrades]

Exactly, what a joke

[@foxymetroid]

Well, they believe their particular branch of Christianity should have the freedom to remake the country in their image as well as rewrite history.

[@dans.7002]

That only applies to Christianity, as the traitorous Micheal Flynn stated the other day.

[@DragonHeartDesigns-e4e]

That judge has much more patience than I do! Bless him

[@katherinesavarese6009]

Reminds me so much of the killing of James Byrd. Hunted and killed by racists. So sad and terrifying. Rest in Peace Amhaud Arbery

[@michellem4287]

And Justice for you and your family!

[@brandibell3240]

Yes didn’t think about that but yes it is similar

[@pamelaleigh4225]

I'm from near Jasper, TX., and that case was different in that Byrd was never accused or suspected of any crime - it was racism, plain and simple. The killers knew him. It was sad and terrifying, but also amazing in that the local paper did not attempt to "hide" the story - they put it out front and center to show they condemned it. All were convicted and two have been executed - the 3rd was simply driving the truck and could make a case that he didn't know what was coming, though I believe he's still in prison. The MOST amazing thing was the Jasper bank marquee reading "America, pray for us...." I cried over that, as an older white woman who grew up with racism in the south and hated it. We have made so much progress. This is more. Glory be.

[@dolorescheatom1663]

Yes

[@dolorescheatom1663]

@@pamelaleigh4225 we haven't made the progress you might think. They got better at hiding it. Black skin, hair, mannerisms, clothing has always been criminalized in this country. The difference is now it's being constantly recorded. It takes people such as yourself to lend your voice through letter writing, protesting, shining light and asking the difficult questions to put an end to this barbarism and the inhumane treatment of some of its citizens. Fight through your vote, hold your representatives to a higher level and make them accountable for when they fall short. Work today to make the small changes tomorrow.