'Great embarrassment.' Greg McMichael's Personnel File Exposed | Court TV

"A great embarrassment." Murder suspect and former police officer Greg McMichael lost the power to make arrests for eight years, according to his personnel files.
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[@justincase948]

Bottom line is there’s no justification of the death of this man ..

[@1whocs486]

Nope... None

[@anonymouslee8287]

Justin Case William Bryan, has been arrested for murder..

[@anonymouslee8287]

Angie Weston The thrid man has been arrested for murder..

[@SweetBlackSistah]

NONE! 💯

[@willfriar8054]

It's really okay to just try to take somebody shotgun away and beat them on the head. It's not an assault. Bulshit he hit Travis first then he tried to take the shotgun. If he had stood there and waited he would be alive in jail for violating his probation for trespassing. He was already on probation for gun crimes. Ahmad was a convicted felon

[@teri3965]

Dates missing, I wouldn’t be surprised if the DA had his file scrubbed.

[@whathappenedtomyYThandle]

Once again they left what they thought was the "good part" and like everything they release it's just is more proof how guilty & corrupt they all are.

[@monicaminniefield6750]

I don't think the information is missing. I believe this lady is only reporting what you she feels will soften the harsh and very questionable behavior of these men. I have watched several of these videos and she is not genuine and objective in her reporting. This channel could be a good resource if she was not involved. She overlooks blantant information or trues to misconstrued clear information.

[@texasiguana]

The answer would be: Yep!

[@texasiguana]

@Meadow Apple Please tell me your response is just your "unprofessional belief" because, right now I am thinking "is this guy an idiot" So, please tell me this is just your unprofessional belief!

[@truthhurts837]

Lots of people that hate white folks on here. Sad.

[@toocutepuppies6535]

Still extremely disturbed by the fact that this was buried by the police and almost everybody else, except a whistleblower? This entire county should have their records combed and reviewed for misconduct. How many other cases are laying hidden in their files?

[@arizonaron3898]

YEP THE FALLOUT FROM THIS IS GOING TO BE SOMETHING. ALL THE GOOD OL'BOYS ARE GOING DOWN!!!

[@TheShmoo123]

Arizona Ron ....lets hope so

[@truthhurts837]

Lots of people that hate white folks on here. Sad.

[@prettywoman4620]

BILLIONS of cases are hidden and it goes way back DECADES ago. 🤔🤔🤔

[@toocutepuppies6535]

@@truthhurts837Really? So, you're basically saying that if somebody believes its wrong to hunt down, and viciously kill another HUMAN BEING in cold blood, that means they hate people with lower levels of melanin in their skin? I want to feel bad for you because you cut yourself off from a beautiful world that God has given us. But, when you carry that attitude in your heart it fills you with anger, hatred, resentment and self pity - not unlike the cops in this story. I have actually read the entire Bible a few times now and NOT ONCE did Jesus, or anybody else for that matter, qualify his/their definition of love with a caviat for melanin levels. Not even once. So, the mom in me thinks you need to take a little time out and think about what you just said.

[@peterjacksonjackson587]

he was a dirty cop he just got away with a lot and never got caught till now

[@prettywoman4620]

HALLELUJAH 🙌🏿 for AHMAUD 🏃🏿‍♂️

[@helenaalbert4817]

Can't wait for that crap to be locked up.

[@1whocs486]

That's y he and his son was so bold .. They got away w it for years

[@cynthiamyles8010]

a dirty-rent-a-cop mutant...

[@juneaskew6871]

@@1whocs486 EXACTLY!

[@LaRni15]

The fact remains, the McMichaels followed Aubrey, they had firearms with them, THEY approached Mr Aubrey, and the McMichaels killed Aubrey by following him that gives them intent imo.

[@davidj.7227]

and just like cops they claim self defense after they attack an innocent black man.

[@davidj.7227]

@Danny Watson so you are all for vigilante's attacking people they suspect of a crime but blame the victim for his own self defense. What happened to the stand your ground law? Does that only apply to white folks in Georgia?

[@truthhurts837]

Lots of people that hate white folks on here. Sad.

[@davidj.7227]

@@truthhurts837once they stop acting like 1950s clan members and start policing their territories the way they took their oaths too do then maybe you won't feel so "discriminated" against as a white person. Have you ever been hunted down and lynched by black cops for being white in South Georgia? I bet not.

[@HUBABUBA-il8fn]

@@davidj.7227 Do you know what Arbery's intent was going into that house ?? I forgot he just went in to look around. I forgot he just went in to take a drink of water even though the water spigots were on the outside.

[@sswwooppee]

Dates missing?! Are we sure this file hasn’t been scrubbed?

[@Blessings.429]

kevin wh she is a Lawyer, this is a Police matter, she has to be careful what is said. Mc Michael maybe the type to sue

[@josephsasu3608]

Everybody he arrested should sue the police department, period.

[@deeliciousgrapes]

@Fossil Fuel Rules What do u mean?

[@latoya278]

facts @Joseph Sasu cause that man is corrupt as they come ! we seen how he blatantly lies hell the whole world got to witness that. So it damn sure wouldn’t surprise me if he did any mishandling of many cases

[@miapdx503]

Yes, they need to review his every arrest. His crimes in the community should all come to light.

[@1whocs486]

No one is saying a thing about his son having the same attitude as his dad .. Like he was a cop and neither one of them was To me that speaks volumes

[@ABM261-zi2gl]

If you look at the entire picture. They don’t have to look at the son or mention anything about him. They focus on the dad and how his career was flawed with all the training he missed ect. His son just being with him and participating in stopping the victim. That gives him the charge as murder also. So, no need to even waist the time on him. He was there and helped. That is all they need in court.

[@Malani41]

His son is the most pathetic human being in human history. Truthfully speaking.

[@VP_A-Team]

@@Malani41 Classmates of Travis McMichael, the son, revealed that he was "the most racist person they've ever known". Hmmmm, I wonder where his racism comes from?

[@HUBABUBA-il8fn]

@@VP_A-Team Had that been true it would be all over the race baiting media. Sounds like BS to me.

[@Malani41]

VP A-Team lol! Like father like son! Unsurprising that he has always been racist! Hardcore racist. Glad his classmates have outed him!

[@margitouma6172]

What he did with his citizen's arrest is consistent with his lack of training in firearms and de-escalation.

[@benzocorbynista3321]

Normally ex-officers rely on their training and experience to help their cases, Greg's attorneys didnt want his record explored and now we know why. Ps not surprising Jackie Johnson has been charged with abuse of oath of office.

[@Musicismylove888]

I made a comment when Ahmaud Arbery was first shot, that this case was going to do a big clean up. They went there with an intent to meet Ahmaud and before you know it he's shot. There was no discussion, no negotiation, no questions....just shot in cold blood. My heart feels for his family. Thank God Ahmaud left quickly and didn't suffer. I hope the prosecutors throw the book at the Mcmichaels. You'd think in 2020 we'd see the evolution and advancement of the human race. But it's a sad fact that people believe they can do what they want. Karma is a bitch but well worth it.

[@buddy151]

When you say there was no attempt at negotiation it's just not accurate. You only saw a 32-second clip but that pursuit actually lasted for several minutes and several blocks and Arbery refused to stop. So it is Aubrey who actually escalated the situation by not submitting to a lawful citizen's arrest.

[@stacyjaye6350]

@@buddy151 your name says it all bro

[@Musicismylove888]

@@buddy151 Yout comment truly reflects your name....Jack Ass.

[@shellyannlewis2595]

@@buddy151 you all are the same thing, wicked to Black Men cold blooded murders .

[@shellyannlewis2595]

@@buddy151 you don't have to kill someone with a gun , your mind alone is a killer.

[@jlserna11]

How do you excede expectations and not complete your training

[@Phar2Rekliss]

How do exceed expectations are being a low life unsuccessful drug dealing drug user who has to resort to stealing to fuel his drug habits. Arbery is equally bad. He had choices to be a better person who would not draw bad things to happen to him. Does that mean he should Die no but hes not innocent and do bad things and bad things are drawn to you.

[@jamtalawah2231]

@@Phar2Rekliss This is the type of crap I expect to see from people who have one track minds. Until people like you can stand up and say it was wrong to kill this young man like this, even if he was trespassing, nothing will ever change. I expect Hell will freeze over first before that happens.

[@mahoganyhoney]

Oh noo. Another low intelligent, Neanderthal is a racist. Literally, nobody’s surprised dude. You struggled to put your sentence together but you can deduce you’re better than ANY ONE on earth. Jesus. The lack of chromosomes. And your entire argument is stealing is equal to murder. 😂😂 you were probably so proud of this little bogus argument you formed, all with the help of Fox News. So unevolved.

[@stifler5062]

@@Phar2Rekliss U said the same thing bout George Floyd. According to u these 3killers were right ...the American way..👍👍👍

[@elephanthappiness4502]

Exceed

[@nancybeveridgetaylor3256]

That doesn't matter, I had Use Of Force training every year when I worked in maximum security. I had to go for several days of Use Of Force training every year and be recertified in order to keep my job. I had to show my paperwork to go back behind the walls. So, sick or not, there was no excuse for McMichael to skip 8 years of training, or even one year.

[@csea4672]

Why were there dates missing? But I guess since he didn't have great training he was incapable of training his son

[@xiomaralemans3669]

They didn't understand

[@MacroX1231]

Sloppy oversight says it all. The police culture in that county is obviously way off from what it should be.If it's shaky at the top that will filter down. The street level officer then let people like the McMichaels think that "good ole boys" tactics are ok and then BAM you have a big controversy that can't be covered up. That's what apparently happened here. The trial will reveal so much crap that that agency will draw a DOJ inquiry which will call for a teardown and rebuild of the entire policing operations. That's life, that's why we have standards. The McMichaels need to be made an example of what we expect and what's good for the nation...

[@rexsmith9074]

@Kilnmaster Yawn. This is a video dealing directly with police culture and a lack of oversight on their part, as well as the DA. "Black culture" is not what cause the Glynn County DA's office to fail to provide oversight. The DAs, both of whom were white, are. Also you might want to read about the local police dept. It is a disaster.

[@dontfearlife2423]

Kilnmaster why are you talking about black people. This is about old hillbilly Greg and how he didn’t have proper training!!! You’re mad bc of that?? Wow you really have no life.

[@annehorrigan570]

Yes...✌

[@MacroX1231]

@Kilnmaster ??? Come again...what crap on the world population? What DO you know?

[@mikeferguson8075]

What about all the arrest that he made during this eight year period? Wouldn't they all be considered illegal and open for debate?

[@RB-sy1vp]

The whole department was corupt. I'm sure all the compliants got swept under the rug- like everything else.

[@karenlong5501]

She's always lite weight trying to defend those murderers

[@Malani41]

That’s why CNN pushed her off to the side. She is boring. Has no charisma and racially questionable when it comes to bias!

[@truthhurts837]

Lots of people that hate white folks on here. Sad.

[@marciawade9101]

@@truthhurts837 And white folks hate EVERYBODY else. Now THAT'S a fact!

[@Jen39x]

Hospitals would have been hit with huge fines if it were found that an employee wasn’t doing mandatory training. And besides the fine a really good chance that Medicare won’t pay the bill for current & future patients. In order words shut down over lack of mandatory training

[@whathappenedtomyYThandle]

What about Travis McMichael? You know the one who had the shotgun that fired the 3 fatal shots? Not even a peep if he even had a job but living in a residence similar to other $300-400,000 homes. Even Heavy . Com that usually has something on everyone nothng about him. Sr had a different address on the police report in another subdivision.

[@tammymathews3407]

I smell drug money!! That was never turned in.

[@anwarrenbrown3933]

I heard investigators want to talk to Travis's classmates. They said he was the most single racist person they ever met. They was not surprised that he killed the black person

[@bigdbo4978]

Wow I didn't know that

[@orkinho1]

Shaun King broke that "story". So it's probably a lie xD

[@sondrajean955]

What about Mcmichael's lack of certification??

[@prettywoman4620]

The GOOD OLE BOYS BROKEN SYSTEM. 😭😭😭😭🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂. 😉

[@misseselise3864]

you don’t need any kind of certification to have a shotgun

[@dennisgeorge4625]

@@misseselise3864 Greg wasn't properly certified to be an investigator at the DA's office .That have been disclosed already on CNN & ABC news.

[@misseselise3864]

kevin wh he was impersonating a DA, not a cop. he was actually a cop.

[@bridgettjohnson7437]

@@misseselise3864 correction...wannabe. jackie and the prosecutor covered for greg's missing certifications. That begs question about travis's "coast guard records.

[@offgridjack5779]

This is called GOOD OL' BOY CLUB in action!! It's also a WASHINGTON STATE problem!!!

[@anonymouslee8287]

Offgrid Jack William Bryan, who shot the video, has been arrested on felony murder and commit falsd imprisonment..

[@truthhurts837]

Lots of people that hate white folks on here. Sad.

[@anonymouslee8287]

danny rowland Cause they show their ancestors mannerism...the ones who fought dinosaurs...

[@markstewart8241]

I just moved from Washington. To label it a "good ol' boy state" is hilarious. Typically the only people who say that have only lived in WA and by default always respond with victimhood. That is a hilarious comment. Its only a cover up, if the DA after viewing the video didn't see someone attempting to disarm another. If that is what he or she saw, then its not a cover up. It was decided as reasonable self defense. He or she may be wrong, but the video provides reasonable evidence of self defense, unless additional evidence is provided.. I agree at this point a trial is the smart solution. But its not like the video showed someone gunned down running down the road. Take your emotion and motives out of the filter you look through. Until evidence is produced showing the DA ignored additional evidence proving intent to kill, which nothing does at this point. Stop assuming the world is as ugly as you hope.

[@markstewart8241]

@@anonymouslee8287 Well anonymous commenter, charged hardly means convicted. And i would bet he is found guilty of no crime unless additional evidence comes to light. How many people have recorded shootings. Has a single one been convicted, or expected to intervene? I expect and would show apathy to family and friends not being able to accept reality over the loss of a loved one, but all these people ignoring the facts just shows the ulterior motives you hold to invest yourselves in the world being as ugly as you view it. You aren't passionate for Arbery, you are passionate to support your belief in ugly reasons every tragedy must be based on.

[@kavitadeva]

For some reason it always seems Ashley is somehow playing down the horrific Act of the McMichaels. After today's video it just shows so much more where these two are coming from. But mainly the senior who work for the police department. I don't get what it is but Ashley no matter what evidence comes out no matter what becomes apparent in this case she seems to always downplay what senior McMichaels and Junior McMichaels have really done here. That's just my opinion.

[@beckypoooh]

interesting observation, i'll have to check her out next video

[@julioe.martinez4606]

mik rof all the racist

[@SoneBlink]

@mik rof How can anyone think they did something right? they killed a young man UNARMED, doing NOTHING illegal. .

[@SoneBlink]

I notice that a lot in a previous video when she talks about the police asking a neighbor (McMichels) for cheeking on. She trough it was ok blabla. It's crazy the way she thinks that was ok.

[@zuluzeit7191]

I've thought the same thing about her since they started covering this.

[@MemoryChronicles]

The chickens have come home to roost! Everything that happens in the dark will come to light! All they had to do was mind their business which is FREE, now! The public gets to hear all their business for what? SMH!

[@ambermay6884]

Exactly! Thank u. You could have let him be. At best...he treprassed...but was as the locals said everyone goes through construction sites.

[@zuluzeit7191]

@@ambermay6884 Yeah like the video of the white couple who were trespassing in the same place. Maybe they were executed and dumped in the river but maybe no one cared about a construction site on that particular day. Weird.

[@meeesy]

@@ambermay6884 There was a white couple and 2 white teenagers who passed through the house on multiple occasions who did NOT prompt a 911 call nor death.

[@meeesy]

@@zuluzeit7191 Exacttttttly!!!

[@truthhurts837]

Lots of people that hate white folks on here. Sad.

[@stanfen1966]

Wouldn't this at least make the DA liable

[@KevinP32270]

hope she gets sued to the moon and back.

[@mobetta2092]

Certainly. What she tolerated from him as an officer, combined with making the statement that there was no crime committed by the McMichaels renders her opinion in the matter to lack credibility, and her failure to act as obstruction of justice.

[@christopherbob9521]

@@mobetta2092 Would render her a “JackRabbit” to add to that

[@misseselise3864]

remember that you don’t need a license or training to own a shotgun which is why travis mcmichael had one. all of their excuses just make them look even more stupid and digs themselves into a deeper hole. i live in georgia before you try to say i’m wrong 🥴

[@theproductivethirst6571]

@Danny Burke Like hunting an unarmed black man on his jog?

[@genieglasslamp5028]

@Danny Burke Question is what good is any gun if a person isnt trained in any way to use one? I wouldn't give someone a knife if they've never cooked anything. That's a recipe for self harm or harming others.

[@truthhurts837]

Lots of people that hate white folks on here. Sad.

[@anonymouslee8287]

William Bryan, who shot the video, has been arrested on felony murder+ commit false imprisonment...

[@marciawade9101]

@kevin wh Yep, that's the LOSER he's talking about! Ole' Larry, Moe & Curly!

[@diciccio2007]

Take Ashleigh off of this story. I'm already making the decision not to watch your videos regarding this case with her in it. I doubt I'm the only one. And I can't possibly be the only person considering not watching your videos all together. There are so many unprejudiced crime channels out there I can get my information from. I can't listen to her defend these guys one second longer.

[@annehorrigan570]

She should be ashamed of herself...🤬

[@lennyash1505]

talking about personal files she might have missed some training in microsoft bitch please it's not the same as learning when to shoot some one and not to shoot them

[@lilyjoseph2989]

NSDM she is an idiot and an embarrassment. She needs to be taken off the air.. period!!!

[@rubyburks7366]

I can't stand her racist ass either & she really thinks she knows it all & she is the go to person

[@conniejefferson6361]

You are right. I have noticed that and I thought it was just me.

[@kimmyrachelle6880]

This woman reporter seems bias and it’s clear whose side she’s on. It’s disgusting. She says something negative about the McMicheals and then follows up with seemingly something positive about him to justify the negative. They need to get rid of her!!

[@kimmyrachelle6880]

kevin wh bingo!!! She is pathetic

[@guymull6983]

They didn’t have to stop him just follow him and see where he’s going. They were wrong absolutely wrong.

[@zuluzeit7191]

@Dave Lb Yup. A struggle for the gun happened immediately after they committed aggravated assault. Tough break for them.

[@leighshell1784]

That’s what you get when you have police policing police. I.A. Should be independent.

[@doloresgreen4700]

NO KNOCK WARRANTS WHAT IF YOU HAVING A SLEEPOVER OVER WITH 12 CHILDREN, GET RID OF NO KNOCK WARRANTS IN THE USA!!!!

[@flordeamapolita]

How sanitized was his personnel file? How much dirt never made it into the annals of time.

[@jameelali1266]

The Mc Michael’s seems to be a “privileged “ family... at least in their warped minds. Full brunt of the law for their vigilante attitude.

[@glennw7118]

Please you left out the fact that DA Jackie Johnson spoke at a hearing on Gregory McMichaels behalf to plead for him not having the proper training and to receive a waiver which was granted. Law Enforcement doesn't work like that. If you cannot meet the requirements you will eventually be terminated.

[@turntableone4356]

DOJ please look at these rural counties in Georgia and Texas...I feel something similar is going on in police departments and DA offices. Please.

[@stacyjaye6350]

They need to do a deep investigation into every case this supposed "cop" had anything to do with!

[@bridgettjohnson7437]

"They need to do a deep investigation into" that county's entire justice system.

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

So you need basic training to be a normal human being and know when to kill and when not ?

[@prettywoman4620]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭WS HILLBILLY ALERT!!! 🤠

[@bridgettjohnson7437]

@@prettywoman4620 🤔👍👀

[@MRR-ef3ds]

Sounds like superficial performance evaluations and likely leadership was not actually engaged in substantive improvement of the workforce.

[@marciawade9101]

@kevin wh Lol! You silly! And BREATHTAKING! 😂🤸💥

[@lovelove9609]

Man if the police took his badge and gun and took his right away to use force and just arresting people period..how is anybody justifying him making a dam citizens arrest and the police took away his power and rights to legally make any arrest..he couldn’t even arrest people as a police officer tf..make it make sense..u can’t..but people trying to investigate the victims actions like he the suspect and he dead..but trying to justifying the suspects actions like they the victim..and they living..Lord Jesus 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@tumenihits5438]

If he had his gun taken away whilst IN the force, how come he gets to keep one when retiring from the force. ..

[@thehumbleonez4030]

Good old boy Andy Griffin police department

[@wandaword2568]

That concert shooter was exemplary too, according to reports. So Many died because of his "under the radar" tactics. Hmm.

[@outerspacedev]

It seems that no matter what the evidence shows, Ashley appears to have wedded herself to blindly excusing away any and all wrongdoing on the part of the defendants in this case.

[@BethlynnGreen12]

Men with guns a truck chasing someone down it's disgusting he had to be terrified Ahmaud was probably so confused and shocked at what was happening this was murder they need to be in prison like any other murderer ...

[@glennw7118]

After 25+yrs in law enforcement, my agency kept a complete record of all of my required training. After retirement I let my Armed Guard license lapse. Guess what I contacted my Academy and I was sent a printout of 25+yrs of my training. Forwarded the information to the licensing agency of NYS and I received my updated license. My agency has 10k+ staff. So how can a large agency keep accurate records and insure that staff receives the required training but a small Department like Glynn County PD cannot. Either there's corruption, lack of oversight or just the good ol boy system. Side bar DA Jackie Johnson should be disbarred and probably jailed for how she handled Lt.Sasser's case, Ahmaud Arbery's case and probably many more.

[@michaelj.kastner5165]

Davie Florida, i had just left a construction site after picking up a tool from my company’s gang box, i was immediately pulled over by 6- cop cars in a Company marked van, thrown onto the ground with guns drawn, and was accused of stealing a $200 drill. Cops are gun happy everywhere!! I almost lost my life over a $200.00 drill that belongs to me !!! I’am White by the way

[@tammymathews3407]

But you still have your life if it was a black co worker doing what you did he would probably be dead now. So think about that your a white man a black man doesn't get treatment. I'm glad your safe and yes cops are gun happy but trigger happy with black people.

[@martinesalomon5334]

@@tammymathews3407 I hate the way you are so delusional. White get kill by cops too!!!! White are not safer than anyone. The way those two acted was completely wrong and I'm sure it can happened to ANY race or color!!!! Don't think you are safe with cops with poor training 🙄

[@stacyjaye6350]

@@martinesalomon5334 Oh, little Martine, ain't ya cute! "I'm sure it could happen to any race or color.. ". Nope. Several white people went in and out of that house, no one even blinked, much less called the cops, much less shot anyone. I normally don't make negative comments, but you need to grow up, pull your head out of your ass, and join us in the real world.

[@grod5287]

That's why you're still alive cause you're white ,by the way

[@kimberland8910]

Hopefully this will shine a light across these counties and we can have a major change us how things are done and how these police departments operate.

[@rootingforyou6399]

We agree with you Mr Alexander and we are no where near Georgia. More terrible press keeps coming out about Georgia, making some ask themselves why they would ever want to move to Georgia regardless of race.

[@SoneBlink]

The lady lawyer feels like the McMichaels defense sometimes. She's careful but you can fell it.

[@kimmyrachelle6880]

I caught that...I don’t like her vibe and she comes off as if she is almost defending them

[@Malani41]

She is very biased and you can pretty much (racially) tell why! Lol

[@earvetta]

Greg McMichael should've been relieved of his police duties way before this incident, for failure to maintain his police training on several occasions. He was allowed to be put on desk duty, not to carry a badge or gun. All of his previous cases need to be inveagated

[@millionmasso]

She is pro police. She needs to be off this show

[@charnacharna3981]

#1,Stop citizen's arrest,You dont really know the background or true intent of these people.And if it's going to be allowed,we the people should be able to sue the City when things go wrong because you allowed it.

[@lilyjoseph2989]

I’m glad that someone was finally able to shut Ashliegh Banfield up!! Get her off the show!! Last week she was defending the McMichaels because there had been someone “breaking in” the house.... that was under construction.... Cshes not an attorney and she needs to go!!

[@flexibledreamer7846]

Ashley pretends to be neutral but it’s obvious she thinks the killing was justified.

[@brokenhalo7343]

Ashleigh Banfield is the reason we don’t have true crime on HLN anymore. She and her producers never vetted anyone - they had Trent Bolte on their show who never even knew Chris Watts! Please don’t bring her to this court channel! You are setting yourself up to fail! 🙏🏼

[@worldtraveler4040]

The woman’s dismissive and “it’s no big deal” attitude is typical. She’s staying on code and at no point in time does she hold him accountable. This is not just a gap in training. He’s a card carrying KKK member who preyed on the Black community.

[@debiwillis9213]

Says A LOT about a 30 yr. veteran REACTING to a perceived threat such as a man running on a PUBLIC ROAD.

[@charnacharna3981]

What else has the Murderer done that his Superiors dont want known? There has to be a reason for missing dates etc.They're hiding something.

[@andrehavard67]

At this point I want to know if he was ever a certified Police Officer? Ever case he has been involved with needs to be reviewed at this as those in higher law enforcement that signed off on his findings.

[@bridgettjohnson7437]

Brunswick Georgia's police department is the "Keystone Cops" for REAL?

[@robertschiavone5095]

The biggest issue is that no felony had need committed and there was no authority to make any kind of arrest. Ahmaud had every right to defend himself against the cowboys.

[@lookingforsanjunipero4542]

Hell, if a group of men with guns chased and cornered me, a citizen’s arrest would be the last thing that would come to mind! Most anyone would be thinking “I’m about to be beaten and abducted! I’ve got to do ANYTHING necessary to fight for my life!” And now even after this young man’s life was stolen, the bastards are trying to smear his name and reputation to save their own skin. I don’t care if you’re the most up-and-up, trustworthy Super Cop... handling a situation like this and while off-duty, is unethical, inhuman, and criminal!

[@boris2873]

The fact that he shot the guy 3 times with a shot gun says alot.

[@aphetrerryac3603]

I agree, looking above the McMichaels's actions, above what social media commentators and the MSM have turned this incident into, this incident has given rise to a serious question that must be answered: how has law and order been meted out in this county? -- and this is not about any group of people, specifically, it is about ALL people's right to justice. Whether corrupt or incompetent, BOTH have a tremendous effect on an INDIVIDUAL's rights. Is that hard to understand?

[@sylviarucker4658]

They hid the complaints.

[@JGB128]

Fair and balanced means calling a spade a spade!

[@TheOfficerTatum]

30 years no citizens complains??? This dude did well. Thats rare

[@Anonymous-zn4ou]

Sounds like the American WAY???... please if we profile all the police in America, what we FINED is, 1) corruption 2) fix files 3) hidden evidence 4) in appropriate behavior 5) cover-up 6)lies, about the arrest 7) unlawful arrests 8) murder while being in custody 9) murdered while in jail 10) conversation about the community you intend to harass on duty 11) upon arrest, stealing the victims, money, drugs, etc 12) writing illegal and false tickets 13) embarrassing the victim in public 14)killing 15)police mob additude and mentality 16) killing while fleeing 17)killed by unjustified action 18) injuries, blood force trauma 19)unfounded judgement 20)conversation with ea other to cover-up and kill on the way to the station 21) uncaring treatment of victim. 22) disrespectful to mothers, children, of the victims 23)Increase of officer's to escalate the situations 24) increase of violence against the women, and our young prince and princess 25) The blatantly distortion of OUR lives 26) The blatantly misperception, of our people 27) evil intention from the top, the head chief 28)from one precinct to another cohesiveness to harm the blk neighborhood 29) unaccountable, NO fault policy, stick together, NO integrity ,😉paid while investigated . 30 ) clearly satan has children in this COUNTRY, with intentions of killing the MOST HIGH CHOSEN SEED.

[@robertdunlap546]

We don't care nothing about what happened in the last 30 years we're talkin about February 23rd

[@nyapope9713]

She trying her hardest to justify this killing

[@majlindalutfiu8221]

Is it just me or does it seem like she somehow is down playing the horrific Act of the McMichaels?!

[@barbh1]

No she is. I don't know how she's on this program. Help, Vinney!

[@stevemangram]

Ashleigh banfield wasn't even good on the news in texas, she does the same thing here she did on the news she made excuses for the Dallas Police department when they did something wrong.whatever the Dallas Police department said was gold and she would always push their narrative on what happened no matter what the facs said.

[@dorianone8408]

Ashley just dismissed the fact that his records (mcmicheals) says hes not thorough or organized, translation , he shoots someone juat because hes jogging while black.

[@WanderNars]

In nursing we are not allowed to practice if we don’t complete our mandatory training every year , I think it’s the same for police force

[@devariojohnson6705]

But his son the SHOOTER is not nor has he ever been a cop why are you making excuses for these Klansmen

[@harveyhester2113]

She tried to get a black professional to cover her narrative and got gut punched

[@texasiguana]

Even if McMichael didn't act as a police officer in Arbery's case, with his experience at being an officer for 30 years - shouldn't he had known the statutes of making a citizens arrest? (after 30 years?)

[@texasiguana]

@kevin wh Certification has nothing to do with knowing the law, especially after being in law enforcement for 30 years - idiot!

[@texasiguana]

@kevin wh So because the certification occurs every ten years, this means he also forgets what he's learned for the past past??? Really! See how dumb your remark sounds in trying to defend idiots!

[@dlw2982]

This lady want him off. She is sad. "Ticky tacky" they murdered a guy for walking through a house under construction and looking around like alot of people do. I would call that ticky tacky.

[@deniserichards9554]

Ashley please update yourself he was never a police he lied he’s a fake

[@peggysmith8467]

Time to rally peacefully in Brunswick Georgia

[@rootingforyou6399]

CHARGE Greg for impersonating a police officer (for the last how many number of years). They do other regular people! What happened to the officer that was at the scene first and heard Ahmaud die? He was disgraceful and talking the good ‘ole boy with Greg! Never covered Ahmaud. Was never going to touch Ahmaud to see if he was dead, since he waited for him to die. Actually, it was because he was black. He should never be able to be a police officer or security guard again. [not just no longer working at that precinct]

[@daved3948]

He quit the job and became a food service provider, he mentioned it in the trial.

[@SuperFatrock]

So if he had all those issues why wasn't fired or put on desk duty.

[@bonnielee7134]

COURT T.V. I'm hearing that Arbery was screaming to neighbors for help. Do you got any info on that?

[@truthhurts837]

I think he was calling them bitches. And hollering F you, like he was yelling at that policeman in that other video when he lost his temper.

[@pagielicious]

Maybe Ashleigh is placed there to give the "opposing" point of view as she so often does. Hmm. I've also heard other authorities analyze that file in depth n there are way more incriminating issues than she outlines. What's the point of mentioning McMichaels illness n personal problems?. That does not exclude him from being properly certified. C'mon woman, you're excuses are pathetic. None of it negates the fact that Greg/Travis killed Ahmaud.

[@RicoSuave32869]

What about the sons criminal history, work history, etc....

[@hank0455]

When Aubrey rounded the truck he probably realized he could have been shot in the back, his split second recourse could have been to get the gun. Aubrey was scared as hell, guns have a way of doing that. He very well could have been trying to save his life.

[@bridgettjohnson7437]

"He was trying to save his life" during all of the time they kept harrasing him.

[@talentedcreole9340]

Ask black people about his conditions of conduct? Accolades means nothing when the walls are dripping with racism on the very foundation the department sits on. Of course he will receive unearned awards.

[@mrbrady1981]

I do not like her as hard as she tries to come across as impartial if you watch her coverage of this story she goes out of her way to give this fired fake cop and extreme amount of reasonable doubt when it’s clearly visible that this man lacked the qualifications to do any type of law enforcement as a officer of the law let alone trying to do a citizens arrest 🤦🏽‍♂️ like am I being crazy??

[@jacquelinejacksonfabre9290]

Hurting people hurt others.

[@brittanydiane214]

With their faulty record keeping I'm pretty sure his poor policing skills were made aware of, they just didn't get put in that file.

[@TheOfficerTatum]

This guy is clearly bias

[@HUBABUBA-il8fn]

The department did the right thing. When he failed to complete training his ability to make arrests or carry as a LEO was suspended. Doesn't mean he couldn't assist in investigating a case as far as paperwork, making phone calls etc etc... was concerned Really is immaterial in this case as he was making a Citizen's Arrest not acting as a Police Officer which he was retired from. Maybe the record that should be looked at is 30 Years as a LEO with numerous commendations and NO Civilian Complaints =AMAZING.

[@alondathomas293]

HUBABUBA3167: The reality is, neither of the McMicheals were certified police officers at the time they were chasing Arbury down----they had no right or authority or standing to make any kind of arrest. In fact, that law has been taken off the books since then, and because it was an outdated racist slavery-era law written to detain mainly black people. They also never claimed they were making a citizen's arrest when the police first talked to them after they shot Arbury. They only started mentioning during the trial. They can't use that as an excuse any more because that law no longer exists in Georgia. Funny how you just keep wanting to ignore the fact that they murdered an innocent man simply because he was black---how inconvenient for you that must be.

[@HUBABUBA-il8fn]

@@alondathomas293 I guess you really are clueless. First it goes by what the law was at the time of the incident. Just because a law gets changed after the fact does not make it retroactive. That would actually be against the US Constitution. Just because the law was passed in the time of slavery and was used to apprehend slaves does not make it "racist" or non applicable today. Almost every State has citizen arrest statutes, whereby a citizen can arrest someone. I believe there is only one that doesn't. The GA statute did need to be rewritten, but only for clarity, as there are some aspects which can be confusing as far as interpretation, which even the Judge in this case just got wrong. Unfortunately many states have many statutes which are poorly written, and hard to decipher even for people who do it regularly.

[@alondathomas293]

@@HUBABUBA-il8fn: Clueless about what? You're talking semantics here. The fact is, the McMichaels didn't tell the police anything about doing a citizen's arrest, so they can't use that as an excuse for going after him after the fact. That's all I said---it's not even that damn complicated. They still murdered an innocent man over their stupid racist bullshit assumptions that he had to be a thief. That's the main damn issue here.

[@HUBABUBA-il8fn]

@@alondathomas293 First your statement was that they can no longer use that (citizens arrest) as it is no longer the law in GA, "They can't use that as an excuse any more because that law no longer exists in Georgia." Well again it goes by what the law was at the time. Next you state that they had no authority as they weren't certified police officers, well what do you think "citizen" means in a citizens arrest. Next you go after the law because it was written during a time of slavery. The vast majority of states, I believe only one has none, have a citizens arrest statute and many have similar provisions and have been written or modified long after slavery. The only real problem with the GA statute is that it was poorly worded which leads to it being misinterpreted as apparently even the Judge in this case is doing. Now you keep believing the propaganda narrative that Arbery was doing nothing wrong. He was INSIDE SOMEONE ELSE'S HOUSE, on SOMEONE ELSE'S Property. He was in/on there at least 4 times including at night. Sorry, but that is NOT doing "nothing wrong". If he entered that HOUSE with the intent to steal it is a Burglary in the First Degree, whether or not anything was stolen. The prior incident where Travis MM saw Arbery in the house, at night, it could very well be inferred that he was committing a Burglary based upon Arbery's actions when he realized he was being watched. Now comes the actual shooting. Was Travis reasonable in shooting Arbery when Arbery Attacked him. Had one of the MMs shot Arbery as they were chasing him, then there would be no justification defense and I would agree that it would constitute murder. However at the time of the shooting, the MM's Truck was stopped in the roadway, Arbery was over 100 feet away, not being chased, and Arbery ran right up to the truck, down the opposite side and around the front, right at Travis, grappling for the gun. That very well could make Arbery the aggressor and give Travis the right to self defense. Now under GA statutes the MM's were legal in the open carrying of their firearms.

[@veronicawooten5127]

The owner stated after reviewing the tape Abrey was getting water cause he could hear it running

[@allyk7476]

Perhaps Ahmaud was going into the house being built to get water to drink when he was jogging in that neighborhood.

[@TheVuduYuDu]

This is failure of management.

[@myronsmith2114]

If George Zimmerman got the sentence he should have gotten this whole thing may not have happened

[@angelawilkins1740]

Look at this lady try and spin this they should be part of defense team

[@markadavid5377]

BARRY MORPHEW HAS BEEN ARRESTED WITH 2 OTHERS, ONE HIS MISTRESS, MORGAN GENTILE (THIS MISTRESS'S NAME HASNT BEEN RELEASED YET)

[@naomidevereaux1971]

It didn't stop him from being racist or pulling the trigger step

[@isadorarincon-arteaga9146]

This is ridiculous, all the training in the world isn’t going to fix the mindset of a an intolerant person the victims character is being villainized and they now so called public opinion want us to be sympathetic of the perpetrators character oh well he’s had two heart attacks, his wife had cancer, he has depression etc. 🎻 cry me a freaking river, we all have challenges in life but we’re not out here taking someone else’s life. I’m so sick and tired of these preventable murders, and with too many of these cases a grand jury consisting of people who have biased beliefs will exonerate or acquit these murderers.

[@vocalone23]

That McMicheals daughter was bragging about what they had done. She posted her family trophy 🏆kill. They should look closely @ her also.

[@gloriamcfadden6342]

Does the DA Miss Johnson ,,or any of Her LAW Enforcement People- Have a High School Diploma?