Kevin Gough joins Court TV to discuss Arbery trial| COURT TV

THE KILLING OF AHMAUD ARBERY: Closing arguments are about to get underway in the trial for the men accused of killing #AhmaudArbery.
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[@theresamidenberg5202]

The Audacity Of This attorney unbelievable in 2021 you can even feel the racism from your home television

[@pkp6791]

It isn’t unbelievable to some people who have allowed themselves to live in reality.

[@sandyharris7739]

It's truly sickening.

[@bigpicturethinking5620]

I feel the racism every time a democrat squaks their big mouth p.p.

[@jacquelinesettles4129]

He should be disbarred. The courts have no room for racism rants.

[@pkp6791]

In a normal country, this would occur. We are talking about America here. Racism is baked into the system that half of the population refuses to admit. In fact, they become enraged with the mere suggestion that racism is a problem in America - now or ever. Nope! They insist on everyone seeing the world the way they want them to. Totally pathological.

[@MarmaladeSally]

He did it knowing it would get the reaction it did so that he could point to even more black pastors.

[@crand20033]

The blacks are the ones playing the race card here. He was only remarking on it. This case was about 3 men trying to stop a suspected crook so that the on-duty cops could give him a trespass warning not to come back. Two of the men were former cops who knew him and had a previous experience convicting him on a previous crime.

[@Playaflydre]

Shes correct. If you watched the trial its pretty obvious what he was trying to do. It was very strategic. So she is correct. Only thing about it though was it was too obvious. His own statements is what caused all of this. Smart move but just too obvious

[@yourenotready82]

He’s never been called brilliant 😂😂 let’s be honest.

[@UshaMorrisonChannel]

*At least not without air quotes 😄*

[@franciscovalladolid1370]

Roddie ,went home , " to prison " 😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cfreemful]

This "Attorney" actually passed the Bar???? Prof that miracles actually exist. His client should demand a full refund and ask for a retrial due to inadequate legal representation

[@pkp6791]

‘People’ like him can do anything they want- no matter how incompetent, marginal or mediocre they truly are. Yet, they attack and hurl insults at others who truly are exceptional. Lots of pathology in the U.S. lol Nothing new

[@smithwesson4596]

Complexion for the protection.

[@Pestcontrolguy24]

Must to be the black pastors

[@HingleMacCringleberry]

Roddie hired Kevin from Fiverr to save a few bucks.

[@lgonzalez1154]

It's Georgia! Totally expected

[@vanessajackson2891]

The brilliant comment was facetious. He's the used car salesmen of attorneys.

[@pkp6791]

Lmao @ the used car salesman of attorneys !

[@danni1993]

Perfect!

[@Chauna30]

Exactly. I think it might not have been said facetiously as being proactive against the chance Bryants appeal for ineffective counsel and the game being played by defense

[@sekou777]

I agree, she doesn't think their smart at all. Mainly because their not.

[@rootingforyou6399]

Mr Gough should not be on any show while doing his job for his client.

[@tommytee6290]

u can feel this mans contempt for the interviewer from the very beginning only warming up after being complimented on the job he's doing as a def counsel. I can almost smell the racism dripping from this man...lol smh

[@pkp6791]

He (Gough) is a marginal loser who has been allowed to live in a phony paradigm that tells him he’s exceptional. His behavior here and everywhere is no surprise.

[@pkp6791]

@Gazi Sher Which makes him a racist as well. No problem accepting that reality.

[@jannonjackson3006]

He doesn't want "side show" distractions as he puts on multiple side shows including this one.

[@waimeaguyz9074]

Gough, you got caught by this brilliant prosecutor. He doesn't say or do things for nothing.

[@fairestofthemall4421]

The protection is such a likable person and she's so smart. She did an excellent job.

[@toasted_.coconut]

Agreed, she's been a pleasure to watch.

[@MajorPayne175]

I agree protection is always necessary.

[@crand20033]

She's a Liar Liar liar.

[@lgonzalez1154]

Protection? Lol

[@mosellafelder2171]

YES SHE DID!!!!

[@shawnnewell4541]

Anyone can come to view a trial. Anyone. And preachers intimidating people? Really? That's the scary black men stereotype.

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

I think think these guys on trial are guilty. But if I was the defense attorney, I would agree with him...I wouldn't want a famous black man like Jessie sitting right next to the family in the courtroom like that. They are clearly doing that to make an impact on the case otherwise, Jessie would show support by waiting outside, talking to the media etc. But to sit inside right next to the family is definitely going to make an impact on the jurors who are made up of average Joe's. The black jurors would definitely notice Jessie.

[@pkp6791]

They have even stereotyped the sole Black juror. They keep insisting that she isnt keeping up with what they are presenting and keeps falling asleep. This defense team is nothing but trash.

[@jimmiehouse7736]

If this man still have his law license , there are something screw up in the justice system

[@embracethesimplethings5979]

He will keep his license racism is the cornerstone of the justice system of the south. This is nothing new you see how arrogant he is that's because this isn't his first or last time advocating hate under the court of law.

[@Joe-ym6bw]

No

[@derrickhoward1847]

Well he has to do something to try to win because those guys are fried.

[@pkp6791]

That’s debatable with the handpicked jury they have the advantage of having.

[@kristinehorn9099]

Exactly. The ridiculousness is all designed for appeals in the future- he is covering all bases to prepare for an appeal.

[@nadinekeating3255]

He's got a job to do, just like everyone else. People are really taking this way to personally. The comments about the defense attorney's are just so childish.

[@nadinekeating3255]

@@pkp6791 Handpicked jury? 🤔 What do you mean?

[@pkp6791]

@@nadinekeating3255 The defense was allowed to essentially handpick a jury that aligns with how the defendants think. The demographic makeup of the jury is NOT consistent with the demographics of the county. Im surprised you know nothing about this as this has been all over the news. They have ONE Black person on the jury . The defense has tried on multiple occasions to have that juror removed. They have lied on her to the judge and claimed that she was lazy, falling asleep and not paying attention ( typically ignorant racial stereotypes from idiots like that defense team and defendants). Since neither the judge or any prosecutors witnessed that lie, the juror was kept in place. This jury makeup puts the defense at a distinct advantage, as the same pathological thinking that led to the murder is heavily represented on the jury. This IS personal for many people. Many people are simply sick and tired of the shenanigans around the ‘justice’ process that put certain people at unfair advantages for an acquittal -- while others suffer injustice as a result of the same kind of BS. Hope this clarifies exactly what has happened re: my initial comment.

[@vanessajackson2891]

Mr. Gough had a high bar since his client, Roddy, had already admitted (even bragged about) to being an accomplice in the police interview on the day of the incident.

[@Hunee-]

I remember Gough on different shows earlier on claiming that his client has nothing to do with the murder. I wonder if he just said that to mislead the public. He had to have seen the police footage where Roddy admitted to being an active participant, not just a witness.

[@loischrisvera]

@@Hunee- Roddy was/is a "pathetic participant"

[@KMTSports21]

She’s knows he’s not “brilliant”, but she also KNOWS that Bryant would likely appeal on the grounds of ineffective counsel, so she’s trying to nip that in the bud before it even happens. That one comment from her isn’t going to make or break his appeal for ineffective counsel, but it was interesting to see that she knows what’s coming and was trying to get out in front of that. If anyone in this courtroom was brilliant at their duties, it was absolutely her. She has been on top of everything, and I’m sure her team is also top notch, as no one person can catch every single scenario, so they all help drive the ball down the field and across the goal line. Good prosecution team. Definitely a lot better than the dreadful team that tried to get a guilty verdict against Kyle Rittenhouse.

[@thedarklord573]

If she gets a conviction, she’s gonna get elected DA for sure.

[@thedarklord573]

Might even end up in Supreme Court. Usually high profile case prosecutors end up in really high places. Remember Doug Jones ended up being Senator of Alabama after prosecuting KKK church bombers.

[@angieerickson2305]

Riddenhouse verdict was correct and about the evidence which 100% proves self defense. It’s amazing to me how many people are making hero’s out of child rapists and thugs who’s only goal in life is crime.

[@danni1993]

@@angieerickson2305 Wow...you seriously have to change your bedtime story.

[@angieerickson2305]

@@danni1993 and you need a reality check did you even bother to watch the trial because the videos prove what I just said to you.

[@benniecleveland7092]

A racist will always show that they are racists.

[@joko09010]

It’s 2021. Obviously the trial should be about the defense attorney instead of the victim. 🙄

[@jmill7928]

The white is strong in this one

[@irishis3]

They didn't seek a change of venue or to sever these defendants. What happens in Glynn Co is on them.

[@jfraserfisher]

He kept threatening to seek a severance of the case and then once everything was done and closing arguments about to start he finally filed it! What a joke and he again asked for a mistrial due to the protesters and coffins ect outside the court, although he claimed the defendants names were on the coffins and Judge already knew it was George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery's names. He has incited most of the protesters and now claims his client can't have a fair trial as jury maybe tainted by it all. Glad the judge said no yet again to mistrial and no to severance!

[@benniecleveland7092]

Racist Gough was sending a dog 🐕whistle to the jury trying to get a mistrial.

[@kenn1936]

He set it all in motion. He may be in trouble over that, but he could get his client off, and that is the main objective.

[@keithfrierson5462]

His client is going to prison.

[@power966]

His client is guilty and his client will rot in prison. His magabilly client should have testified against the McMichaels, but no. He thought, the good ole boys and girls would set him free. Good riddance to that POS.

[@RLS1]

If you don't want the jury distracted then stop trying to distract them.

[@trailrunner925]

So what's his position? That people of status and prominence should be barred from public trials? Is that his position? What next? People in the community itself who have standing should be barred from serving on juries? Because they might have "influence"? What a ridiculous argument.

[@coyoluo]

Mr Brian's lawyer is obviously a lunatic, Brian is going nowhere but prison.

[@robinlennon6248]

You just can not chase people down with your car or truck because you think they break the law and take law into your own hands.

[@johngillon6969]

I was surprised it never came up in court that Beer For My Horses was playing on the 8 track in mr Bryant's pick up as he tried to round up mr Arbery.

[@ByteMeCompletely]

Colonel Sanders? WTF?

[@Chauna30]

He acts like there would be no national attention and outrage on this case even if they were granted a new trial.

[@reginaldmartin6947]

Can’t believe she actually called this man smart. He’s not educated enough to be smart.

[@texasbeast239]

But intelligence is separate from education though. The latter is more about how susceptible one is to the curriculum and indoctrination of authority figures. The former is the ability to choose between competing information streams (including ones other than those with which one was formally educated), and to then make wise, informed decisions. The problem here is neither intelligence nor education. It's ethics and legality.

[@Gabi-gd6qv]

they just kidding..

[@jamesplymire5342]

Some of the smartest people in the world get themselves into the dumbest situations. Intellect is different than common sense.

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

@@ns4725 the educated aren't the ones spreading stupid conspiracies and anti vaxx nonsense.

[@shawnnewell4541]

Just because he has a Southern accent doesn't make him dumb. In fact my therapist who was from Texas found out once she moved to the northwest she had learn to how to modify her accent because no one was taking her seriously. You assume stupidity at your own risk.

[@delilah9349]

The. Defense attorney apparently haven’t t seen the video JUSTICE FOR AHMAUD ARBERY 🙏🏻

[@bodhi8260]

I wonder if part of what Roddy said was more exaggerating to brag instead of the truth.

[@embracethesimplethings5979]

14:54 that would explain the jury selection and the brazen racism in the courtroom.

[@robertsteiner3814]

Honestly I think If he represented anybody but Roddie Bryant He would suddenly look a lot smarter

[@jahbonz]

he cant complain anymore about the media knowing he just sat his ass getting interviewed

[@georgewashington2481]

Aren't lawyers under the gag orders, like the jury, until it's over?

[@truecrimefrenzy1912]

His lawyer looks like a creepy old man...I bet he has a white van somewhere! CREEPY

[@howardpryor7778]

This supposed attormey is despicable.

[@herbertwilliams7946]

Giving Gough is living about what he says about black pastor he is very racist and cruel

[@AFerg]

Only brilliant move by this guy would be becoming a bowtie lawyer 💯😂

[@wcn4107]

Kevin, you’re 100% right Lee Merritt didn’t know that civil suit you were talking about would taste so good and the jury sent Mr. Bryant home they sure did it just wasn’t the Home you hoped for.

[@claycox1829]

He’s drunk, a public offender represented by a public defender 😳

[@embracethesimplethings5979]

Eh... As soon as the camera panned to this fool his facial expression says "c'mon n word with the hard "r" let's get this over with". If this case isn't a slap in the face of the reality that we have not come as far as we thought we have, then I don't know what is. What I do appreciate is the fact that people are coming together to embrace one another through these tragedies (that shouldn't even be happening). I've seen more people who aren't black just as hurt as us. Mr. Arbery's mom is getting support from all races. These cases make it so easy to hate, but more people are resisting that impulse. Giving into it makes you no different than those Defense attorneys and their clients. So proud of his mother for remaining dignified as they try everything they can to slander her baby. She reminds me of Emmett Till's mom. I hope she gets justice and I hope she can start to grieve her son properly without the bloodhounds nipping at her feet.

[@Ellew9837]

Who does interviews at this time? This “lawyer “and his lisp are annoying.

[@aarontaylor954]

This news castor is sicking

[@JonnyBobby]

6:09 - I am no legal scholar, but something tells me it is a terrible idea to compare your fellow defense lawyers to the OJ team 😂😂😂

[@rubyredlopez4]

Why are we seeing FRIDAY footage on MONDAY & it's being Called Live?

[@jeffreyelbert168]

They are making a mockery out of him. Correct me if you think I'm wrong... But he doesn't seem to realize it.

[@richardvastine7486]

Gough? Wouldn't hire him to defend a dead armadillo.

[@HeatherRose2023]

Why didn’t he go for a plea deal?

[@mysteriousmystery6960]

That "confidence" didn't result in an accuital. Lmmfao

[@kitwren1797]

Those defense attorneys should have their disgusting remarks follow them for the rest of their careers.

[@Thebeautiful11]

That hair piece....

[@danni1993]

Did you see the video of him walking into the courtroom? It was windy, and his whole rug blew back. LOL

[@propheticministry240]

I HOPE THEY DO GET A FAIR RESULT! BECAUSE THEY REALLY DO DESERVE ONE! I HOPE GOD GIVES THEM WHAT HE ASKED FOR!

[@theme2767]

I get what this lawyer is doing, Bryan is going to say ineffective assistance of counsel upon appeal.. and get a new trial.

[@vitathervil5440]

Because as a lawyer.. your a joke. Seems like his license was bought....goodbye

[@superbaddctv]

Where did the Al Sharpton comment come from? He had to bring his name up.

[@BlueBARv5]

@14:50. Did this lawyer just condone bribery? 🧐

[@jenniferwenger4182]

This defense lawyer looks like the baby from the movie Baby Boss. And he forgot his white cape

[@superbaddctv]

Listen to his words carefully...

[@angiejorah]

When I think of Al Sharpton I think of the meme where he is holding a gas can with flames in the background saying "I'm here to help".

[@deborahlee63]

Damn, she read my mind.

[@robin5023]

Why does this attorney Kevin Gough remind me of Alfred E Neuman? Lmao

[@anthonywayne8365]

He is worried!

[@pkp6791]

He reminds me of Howdy Doody. A bumbling, incompetent clown steeped in Georgia tradition.

[@manchesterisblue1023]

this court tv guy is very timid and he let the lawyer say anything he wanted without any word back, disgusting

[@miasoculpa8490]

I would not call him brilliant, but conniving, sleazeball, creepy, racists, pathetic, the BIGGEST sideshow, and there's a lot more adjectives that describe Gough, but enough said.

[@ronaldpeters7500]

He really going home. In prison that is.

[@susandickerman4939]

I would not want him as my lawyer. I think he did his client a disservice. A good tactic possibly for a new trial for bryan possibly?

[@poppymoiloa9890]

Does he have teeth🤔🙄

[@Joe-ym6bw]

That was funny I've been called a lot of things around the world but never brilliant

[@majorhype522]

Close your eyes go over what happened in your head. Now imagine that guy was your son or your father who was killed. Think about how your father or son was thinking and feeling while being chased down. Their feelings having after running out of breath for their lives they last thoughts feelings an pain came a shotgun from a group of men because your father or son was looking in a house still under construction. Now ask yourself this. Those men who killed your father or son was it justifiable and were their reason for killing your father or son in self defense? Take race out of it. Take politics out of it. And think about if it were your father or son. What the verdict should be. Then sit back from that understanding and just watch an see if the justice system is really about justice.

[@nadinekeating3255]

C'mon... You can't expect a defense attorney to announce on live TV, the reason his client didn't take the stand... Not while the trial is still ongoing. Not before there's a verdict. I know that jurors are not *SUPPOSED* to watch or read anything pertaining to the case, but there's no way to ensure they don't. I find it so unbelievably childish how so many people (and yes, I'm talking about grown adult people lol) are letting their emotions get in the way of understanding that a defense attorney has one job to do... to defend their client and do whatever it takes to exonerate their client. He's doing exactly what he's supposed to do. All he can do is try to plant a seed of doubt in the jurors minds... He doesn't even have to be able to plant that seed of doubt in all twelve jurors. Attorney's (defense and prosecution) are just doing their job like everyone else. Defense attorney's have clients who they believe are guilty of the crime/crimes they were charged with, but they have to put their personal opinions aside and do their job. People are really taking this way to personal.

[@patdixon7894]

Look at him a ŕeal creep looking for attention he's going to send his client to jail 15:00 😊😊😊

[@briandouglas8959]

They'll get away with it you know why Kyle Rittenhouse difference

[@angiejorah]

Al Sharpton - According to a lengthy report by website The Smoking Gun, Sharpton, 69, served as “Confidential Informant No. 7” in the 1980s, playing a prominent role collecting information on New York City’s most prolific mobsters.

[@patdixon7894]

Poor Kevin he wanted attention he wanted à riot sad he's sĺick slides like okra well it didn't work all you got wàs your client ànòther 30 yrs

[@tiffanyjones14]

Bless his heart🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jemmamaynes2346]

I will never listen to this attorney liar!!!!

[@scheirerjeanie1]

Acquitted of all charges

[@rubyredlopez4]

Judge: 🥱😴🥴🧐

[@southpaw404]

…brilliant and racist are similar to apples and oranges.

[@gaylamixon9334]

FFS what’s up with the bangs?

[@danni1993]

It's a hairpiece. There's a video of him walking into the courtroom on a windy day...the whole thing blew back off his head

[@DR.DisInfect]

Enough with these black pastors 😆

[@Gmack_Brick_City]

If Arbery just would’ve made a left instead of a right duhh

[@realmom9288]

Goofy Gough is trying to be seen.

[@ST-xg3gy]

Backwards.

[@herbertwilliams7946]

Lyeing

[@kristinehorn9099]

🤮

[@realdeal6977]

Well said by Mr Gough

[@jannonjackson3006]

🤡

[@MrObtayee]

hey court TV! what agenda are YOU trying to push? these subtle but consistent talks with one side of a thing with compliments is very strategic

[@apuapustaja1958]

Yes Court TV wants these guys to fry

[@lisavaden9903]

True

[@heavenlymessages3863]

If you put aside bias and stick to the law, by attacking someone with a gun Aubrey was the only one who committed a crime that day.

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

Guilty for father and son but the friend should go free for video taping it. They would still be sitting at home right now of it wasn't for that video!

[@joelsommer5765]

Yea but the reason Ahmaud ran towards the other truck was cause the 3rd guy (William Bryan) was speeding fast behind Ahmaud and then Bryan hit Ahmaud with his truck. If it wasn't for this 3rd guy Bryan, Ahmaud wouldnt have been trapped. The ONLY reason the video was shown in social media was cause this 3rd guy Bryan wanted to show everyone that they had to use self defense against this crazy aggressive Ahmaud. The funny thing is that it backfired on him cause the public didn't see Ahmaud as the aggressor.

[@joelsommer5765]

Also, the cops and former prosecutor saw the video when it first happened but still didn't charge them cause Greg McMichael was friends with the former prosecutor. So the friend Bryan thought he was fine posting the video 2 months later cause he wanted to show everyone sooo bad how aggressive Ahmaud supposedly was

[@IstandwithKenya]

Ummmm, NO. HE HIT AHMAUD WITH HIS TRUCK! It wad all fun and games at first. He is just as guilty…….

[@EricK-tb2dn]

Roddy has a child molestation charges after this one and then a federal case for Amaud are you sure he should be free? Given the child molestation charges came from the search of Roddy's phone I'm inclined to believe he's actually guilty.

[@Zachary_Dale]

Nope he's just as guilty. Just because he wasn't directly involved in the killing doesn't mean he's not guilty under the law. You don't have to pull the trigger to be guilty of murder. Charles Manson never killed anyone. Should he have gone free too?

[@jennyw591]

Jogger lol

[@Rejoice01]

Self defense lol

[@cynwingate5719]

That host really is sickening. A real Birmingham from Charlie Chan movies 🤦‍♀️

[@ByteMeCompletely]

Arbury escalated the situation by trying to take the gun. If Arbury had just waited for the cops to arrive the only charge might have been trespassing. Arbury chose to gamble with his life.

[@tawannaarmstrongivory]

What would you, stand there while someone is chasing you and shooting you with a gun? 🤣🤣🤣

[@glamgoddessd9008]

I guess you one of them dumb people that see trouble coming and just stand there, don’t do nothing to safe yourself😂😂

[@flexthought7655]

Yea what the hell was he thinking to defend himself?

[@BubbyBold]

Youd just let armed men bend you over and do whatever they wanted to you, wouldn't you? Your comment says more about you than it does AA.

[@georgewashington2481]

Why not just follow him, and show the police where he lives.

None of them went home❤️💙❤️💙, just like Ahmaud, RIP🌸🌺🌼🪷🌷🌻