Kevin Gough speaks after defendants convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery

A verdict has been reached in trial of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Travis McMichael found guilty on all charges, Greg McMichael and Roddie Bryan found guilty of felony murder.
Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed on Feb. 23, 2020. Cellphone video leaked to the public showed two armed white men in a truck approaching the 25-year-old Black man as he runs down the road. One of the men, later identified as Travis McMichael, and Arbery struggle over McMichael's shotgun before Arbery is shot and collapses.
Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and William "Roddy" Bryan, who recorded the video, were all on trial together for murder and other charges.
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[@time2expandenterprises96]

I LIKE THIS LAWYER HE DID A GOOD JOB BY GETTING THE GUILTY VERDICT FOR HIS CLIENT..

[@getitg44]

Yep. And he let one of the defendants take the stand, and he pretty much sealed his own fate 😅😅

[@terrencetaylor8196]

That is some funny sh!t!!

[@The1GeminII]

He’s representing him on charges of s3x crimes, too.

[@msg4141]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gurthachapman5809]

😂

[@flaukjerome]

He’s not mad he got paid for it, he knew that man was going to jail.

[@zettamcdonald1673]

Absolutely!!!!!!

[@zellanutellaa]

Lmao fr

[@BellaLeoLicorice]

@UChowfxSu82IbyptdtpJRkNA Some body paid him.

[@BellaLeoLicorice]

LOL - funniest thing is that if Gough hadn't released the video to the public the whole case may have remained under the rug where LE and the exDA swept it. Wish the media asked him if he regretted releasing the video or if the money he earned made up for any regret. RIP Ahmaud Arbery

[@cannon5041]

I'm afraid I have to disagree; I think he's mad/upset he lost. I agree with you that he will have more clients coming his way he's price goes up.

[@cjohnson7187]

He’s calling people with rights a carnival. It’s a shame that he doesn’t realize how racist he is. Or he’s deflecting is more like it. Black people know what being a victim is like and how it feels.

[@Missymimim]

Oh trust me he KNOWS exactly how racist he is trust me. He's not stupid. He's doing it on purpose.

[@geoffpoole483]

@@Missymimim Gough's a bigot, pure and simple.

[@jordomayor5224]

One doesnt have to live in the usa neither be american to understand the racist comments and views they of the defence ALL had and still have! There's no hiding from it they all carry there thoughts and beliefs on the outside regardless of what they may try to actually show!

[@Integratedsful]

Yeah his comments are so weird, he says his clients just did what he thought was right and learned in school as a child, so becoming a murder is in school books...?? hopefully the loyer hits his head on something hard on the way home so he wakes up

[@snjspring]

Omg, this victim mentality is cashed

[@rickallen6378]

This attorney should be given an award; Worst Attorney Ever.

[@cheerlynstovall5506]

Greg Mcmichael Is Totally responsible,He should have Called the police & stop his son..Out of all the defendents,he of all three Knew bettet.That old man is just an old Fool& he misguided his son😠SHAME ON HIMSELF

[@rongenise7006]

Travis was a willing and eager murderer. The moron who posted the video in the first place is a buffoon.

[@carloswylie4968]

I agree. He is a retired lawman and knew better. He could have stopped this from the start. But I guess his KKK thinking overruled his law experience. He was pictured at a KKK rally in 2016.

[@MZDezi1010]

Well you got to think originally they got away with this. There were no charges being brought against them. So they felt safe

[@sandramason1358]

I agree

[@meurum2561]

@@rongenise7006 ikr I would’ve never told anyone I had a video

[@mikeoftheussenterprise4895]

I'm surprised that he is not blaming the black pastors.

[@olivialewis9921]

You mean the false preachers that support abortion! Jackson and Sharpton are sheep's in wolves clothing! What I am glad about is that justice was served! That's all that matters!

[@NotLikeUs869]

@@olivialewis9921 to be fair - if Travis Mcmicheals mother would have aborted him, Ahmaud would still be alive.

[@olivialewis9921]

@@NotLikeUs869 Travis has blood on his hands for his bad choice but his mom doesn't because she didn't abort him! God will forgive anybody as long as they repent! Unfortunately his racism stems from a learned behavior when he was growing up! I can't stand the n word and no one should use it! Furthermore, I don't like for any race using racial slurs against one another! That's a sin problem!

[@buttertoast1146]

He's right tho they shouldn't have been in there

[@pinfold1000]

@@olivialewis9921 BUT what about all the colonial invasions of the new world PAYED FOR by the CHURCHS They made a lot of money in the SLAVE TRADE by pacification by the sword And giving slave African s CHRISTIAN names and telling them their BLACK skin was the MARK OF KANE.

[@robertcarly9183]

I love the verdict and love that this attorney's client filmed the murder!!

[@debbiewashingtontheradiopr3633]

Remember this statement: “Don’t Worry Travis Roddie got It All on film” lol

[@nenej12]

@@debbiewashingtontheradiopr3633 thats the most ironic statement greg could have ever said to his son even prior to them getting arrested. i bet you that statement will haunt greg for the rest of his life

[@anthonylee5982]

First day in, they're going to beat Roddie up...😂

[@RLS1]

Your outburst in court and focus on race of members of the public gallery is most likely the reason your specific client was convicted of 6 counts. Regardless of whether or not he should have been convicted of all counts or none at all, I think you helped that jury see the biases these men held when they took Ahmaud's life and liberty!

[@superbaddctv]

This lawyer is a Godsend. He did everything he could to make sure the Arberys received the justice they deserved. Like the prosecutor said he's brilliant!

[@dedra1204]

Honestly he was so good at being awful I thought he was purposely trying to throw the case 😂

[@ACS402010]

Lmao!

[@willisjohnson2689]

🤣 Ain't he though!

[@DaShikuXI]

That is actually his job btw. Both the defense and prosecution are there to find the truth and make sure that the trial was fair. Defense attorneys lose most of their cases in court. Many times the defense even pleads guilty if guilt is obvious.

[@superbaddctv]

@@DaShikuXI not entirely true their job is to represent their client wether they're truthful or not and after the fact he was a tad bit honest but throughout the trial he tried everything. Even the average layman knew he was losing

[@aishaAliyq]

He actually seems way better being loser than when he was arguing.

[@geoffpoole483]

Probably used to it.

[@swittykarendi]

I noticed too.. he sort of looks happy with the verdict 🤭

[@am7884]

My thoughts, too! He seems to be sympathetic towards Ahmaud's family and more articulate in this interview than in the trial. Makes me wonder if he was aware and maybe evening aiming for a guilty verdict.

[@DavidHeffron78]

@@am7884 Everyone is entitled to a lawyer who will defend them to the best of their ability.

[@qtypie7283]

S/O to the Judge for having the patience of job with these Racist, and their antics.

[@jakeplourde]

Deep down he’s still blaming Reverend Jackson.

[@shannonsmith9979]

😭😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣he needs 2 stagger on a busy highway

[@Rain-mq3oy]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Rain-mq3oy]

You are crazy😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MellyNotGuilty]

🤣🤣🤣

[@maliyahyisrael5175]

🤣🤣😭😭😅

[@d.a.9282]

Bottom line is that the jury and the prosecution did their job.......Its the law

[@trophypages]

And Biden was elected lawfully

[@OnceUponaTimer]

This prosecution did their duty, unlike the original team. I wonder what kind of time they will do ?

[@richardmartin2491]

Good Ole boys rot in he'll mf

[@VJ-fm6vz]

He talks about how the families still have to go home and be without these men. Well at LEAST they can go visit, whereas Ahmaud’s mother will have to visit a cemetery and remember the last images she had of him. I have no sympathy for the family because they all feel the same about Ahmaud. #WereceivedjusticeforAhmaud

[@cinderella23queen37]

Exactly right

[@waltermcneill2135]

It's time to deal with the female D A that tried to throw the case out and let the three murders walk free .

[@anonymousish9725]

All the defense lawyers did a great job proving that their clients are guilty!

[@nunyabiznes3901]

Not much else they could do really. Those videos thankfully did all the work.

[@DB-gl3jx]

Well, everybody knew the verdict from the very start. They were trying their best at defending the indefensible, so there wasn’t really a proper and reasonable defense anyway.

[@crand20033]

@@nunyabiznes3901 What the videos show two former cops chasing a mentally deranged, convicted felon on probation and another man stepped in to assist them. When the chase ended, Arbery attacked one of the former cops so he had to be neutralized.

[@RecoverArt_Ivan]

He's sitting in a jail cell away from his family? Wow. And where is Mr. Arbery? That's right 6 feet in the ground. This verdict is sweet music to my ears. JUSTICE was served.

[@williamparrott2085]

Ahmad got himself where he is when he grabbed that shotgun

[@LucasJasche]

@@williamparrott2085 Ahmad got himself into that situation when he was born black. He had a right to self defense, just like every American.

[@getitg44]

@@williamparrott2085 so someone has shot you and you are not going to grab their gun? Poor Ahmaud was fighting for his life.

[@coreytrevor1920]

@william parrot no those two dipshits got themselves into it when they chased down a man who did nothing because they thought all black people look alike. You’d have to be a fool to just expect those guys are gonna care about your safety and not just shoot you. You are allowed to defend yourself in America, these dudes are deservedly going to rot in jail

[@sallyjanecampos5241]

Yes amen

[@jasonberthelot575]

I don’t understand why this “PARTICULAR DEFENSE ATTORNEY” took this guys case unless he was tryna get his client convicted?!?!?! He didn’t seem to wanna help his client, did he?

[@jeffdude6088]

A defense lawyer frequently does not like his clients. He was playing a role that someone had to play.

[@DaShikuXI]

A defense attorney has no actual obligation to get you an acquittal just so you know. If a defense attorney knows their client is guilty all they have to do is make sure their client gets a fair trial. Most defense attorneys "lose" their cases since most cases that get brought to court are already open and shut. In fact in most cases the defense itself will plead guilty if guilt is obvious. Prosecutors generally don't bring cases to trial if they know they can't win with like 90% certainty. It was up to the defendants to decide if his legal representation was good enough. Since they didn't complain so far they accepted it.

[@mwoodson1026]

The Terminator Prosecutor said, his defenses were text book?! Distracting, loud.. Anything BB to shake their game..

[@englishcountrylife3805]

Is it against the law to have long toenails in the US?

[@brickflipper5273]

You can see the racist in his eyes but it worked against his clients.

[@hellohello-cu1ug]

He probably thought the judge would be like Rittenhouse's judge. lol. NOT !!

[@mrtruth4154]

Those 3 would have gotten off if it wasn't for that little thing called a camera. The camera is what found them guilty.

[@brianburnett118]

The prosecutor picked their whole I feared for my life lie apart.Police use that same lie with an unarmed black person.They thought crying on the stand like killer kile was going to work.

[@Ta2dwitetrash]

With the way they were found guilty, and their strong belief in their citizens arrest defense. I think it would have turned out the same. They still would have admitted to trying to make a citizens arrest , and that would have failed video or not. I've never seen a defense just fall apart like that. Kudos to the prosecutor. I think the camera guys case should be reviewed though.

[@videostoviews2262]

@@Ta2dwitetrash CAMERA GUY ACCOMPLICE CAN ROT IN JAIL TOO

[@mrtruth4154]

@@Ta2dwitetrash You would!

[@skeeter2653]

I cringe at the thought of how close this came to those 3 getting away with murder, the cops and 1st prosecutor was the root cause for this really close miscarage of justice. Just like with G. Floyd, if that teenage girl hadn't of been intimidated by Georges killers and kept recording they also would have gotten off, remember they wrote their police report as if they had just encountered a big black guy on the street that died in their custody, all of this stuff starts with the cops and works itself up the chain, disgusting.....!

[@ST-xg3gy]

This guy made some inappropriate, dog whistle comments in court. Shame on him.

[@gladysstewart9011]

He better watch out that he don't get sued

[@evatripp7788]

He should be disbarred!!! No Racism in justice system!!!

[@brandi6993]

He’s probably a klan lawyer if he wasn’t before this case he will be now

[@beenasty6980]

He's a defense attorney doing what he got paid to do...get his client off...and if that is by appealing to the worst in the jury so be it....if he was your lawyer at what point would you interrupt him?

[@shawnwales696]

Despiration play. Pathetic, I know that the defense lawyers have to do their best job to try to keep their clients out of jail but Jesus, I hope they're not Christians because they certainly didn't act like they were.

[@thejerk95]

He would be home had he not participated. But, his video was the best evidence.

[@crickey__in__durham]

"carnival-like atmosphere outside the courthouse" He still can't help himself with the little dog-whistles, can he?

[@chrisowens7873]

What does a carnival specifically have to do with black people?

[@mcmd2009]

I guess it was ok when they did that back in the day when a black guy was on trial? Don't complain about it anymore.

[@eddieray7094]

What pathetic lawyer! Playing the race card in front of the jury served his client nothing.

[@lilliamcantillogroundmaint6833]

Agreed 👍

[@chelisue]

Yep. Him and hogue both

[@lorettajames990]

I agree 💯

[@tofan2622]

Remove your emotion and understand lawyers across America do this every day, and maybe this time it didn't work, but how about all the other times it did? When something is allowed to be used as a reason to get another chance, it will be used, especially in the legal world where all that matters are wins and losses.

[@GapModel1]

Actually it was not a bad tactic because it really was their only chance. I mean looking at all the evidence he probably told his client their only chance is to go for a hail mary and hope the jury are all racist. Probably would of work too if this was 20 years ago.

[@11moleman]

Strange how he has no problem standing outside giving an interview despite only yesterday motioning for a mistrial due to the “mob” gathering outside.

[@tofan2622]

Remove your emotion, and understand that every lawyer in America would use the same tactics if they felt like it would help them.

[@larryames8831]

he did his job.

[@motivatorsoftheheart0007]

Let's be honest, this guy looks like he's afraid of anything that moves faster than him.

[@shannonsmith9979]

@@tofan2622 take a nap

[@shannonsmith9979]

@@motivatorsoftheheart0007 😭😭😭🤣

[@MuffinEdwards]

Reporter: How’s your client doing right now?!? “Lawyer”: I mean you seen him .. shittt.. I haven’t talked to him since he was escorted out

[@HaitianBlackGinger11]

😆😆😆

[@donnabonn1892]

Thanks to the reporters that kept writing about this case... Thanks a million.... You guys made this happen.

[@jrockel]

He's indirectly blaming the black guy behind him, lol.

[@sirbey9608]

I hope thats not his security ...lol

[@mzbatonrougebeauty5267]

@@sirbey9608 lol

[@vcb1023]

@@sirbey9608 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nolanwilder6098]

He's okay with big black guys guarding his racist ass.

[@beverlydegrate3042]

He's scared of that black dude behind him 🙄😉😭

[@jenisejackson5408]

Roddy's lawyer, The jurors followed the law, you stated that. Your client is GUILTY!

[@Jutilaje]

He's not roddy. Lol. Roddy is the defendant.

[@millermiller9258]

Lol I know right

[@sallyjanecampos5241]

Totally guilty Finally

[@idlehour]

This was Roddies lawyer. I agree with you regardless

[@jenisejackson5408]

@@Jutilaje. Yes, I know that, typed too fast and didn't check what I wrote. I watched the whole trial. I am exhausted listening to Gough. Anyways, his client and McMichaels are GUILTY!

[@ivybee347]

Your honor I request a mistrial because the wrong verdict was reached and my client should be home after murdering an innocent black man.

[@kellyhno2712]

There was multiple months delay in the state even indicting the three men for Ahmaud’s death, and the former DA was indicted trying to protect these same men charged with Ahmaud’s death. It was really in response to national and local activism, the local outcry, the video link, and CNN’s coverage who also focused on those in the community - *which is why there was an indictment and a trial* . You also had a judged that recognized the defense was engaged in an intentional racial discrimination in the composition in the selection of that jury, and he did not give into that defense attorney where he thought his comments about b.... pastors was reprehensible.

[@deevalerie5857]

Defense Lawyers' Appeal case: Despite all our efforts to dehumanise Mr Arbery, insult his toe-nails, ban black Pastors & exclude black jurors, our clients STILL got jailed.

[@iMatti00]

With all due respect, I don’t think you understand the nuances of the trial. The reasons they mention the toenails were specifically to show that Ahmaud Arbery wasn’t an avid runner and jogger. Because if he was a runner/jogger then he would’ve had short toenails because long toenails will cause pain when running a lot of the time. That doesn’t mean that he didn’t ever run and jog, it just means that he didn’t do it very much. At least that’s what they are presenting their case based on. It’s just so crazy to me that the regular media won’t at least list us as a reason that the lawyer made this comment.

[@oatsmcgoats8493]

@@iMatti00 as a jogger with long toenails (i like to paint them nicely because I can't do my fingers), that's bs.

[@shawnreid6123]

It doesn't matter why he thought that comment was important!! They were found to be what they were... GUILTY!!! ✊🏾

[@jlnriddick]

@@oatsmcgoats8493 I wondered if any runners out there would weigh in on whether or not that was true. Thanks for your comment!

[@jlnriddick]

@@iMatti00 I'm not sure they had to expand on the toenail comment by describing them as dirty, but it is what it is. Seems a bit much to me. I do have a question for you though, if you happen to know... Do the attorneys for each of the three defendants strategize together, with consideration for the three as a group, or do they only concern themselves with the outcome of their own client? I know they were all considered a party to the same crime, and each played a role, but if Mr. Bryan had no knowledge that Travis could/would potentially shoot Ahmaud, does he still get no wiggle room? Apparently not, but I wondered if there may have been a different way to play this. No sympathy here, just wondering.

[@sganet_]

When they tried asking for a mistrial so many times, even up until right before deliberation, you knew they were worried af their client would be guilty. And indeed, the correct outcome was the result.

[@tammydrummond6042]

Yup and don't forget the plea deal they tried to make

[@DTG_LOCKETT]

After the third request for a mistrial I said at the rate he's going he's going to request for a mistrial after closing arguments. That was supposed to be a joke so imagine the shock I head when he actually did it

[@crystalsmith6923]

@@DTG_LOCKETT i had to look at my phone and make sure I heard him right. Really, you still trying for that Mistrial????🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@s0459054]

I think his egregiously racist comments might have been part of a plan to stir up trouble outside and give him a chance for the mistrial.

[@joelsommer5765]

That's cause they never had a case! By law they can't claim self defense. By law they can't claim citizens arrest. What do you have left? Absolutely nothing. But in this country, if a defendant doesn't want to plead guilty for any crime , the defendant has a right to a trial and a right to a defense attorney. No matter if they have no case, they HAVE to be given their day in court and a defense attorney. It's the constitution. So literally they all knew their clients were getting convicted.

[@MrCallememike]

The smirk on the face of the black guy in the background while chewing gums is priceless. We feel you brother. 🙂🙂🙂

[@jussjess2829]

I will forever believe that apart of Roddie’s conviction is due to the behavior of his lawyer. Gouth was inappropriate.. wore his racism on his sleeve and was downright nasty. He helped to get his client convicted.

[@larry883]

It shouldnt matter what kind of lawyer someone has. The facts, his actions on that day is what got him convicted, weather he had the best or worst lawyer that shouldnt make a difference.

[@mrsgaines2231]

Honestly, I’m so surprised. They were really counting on their privilege to prevail like the other racist murderers before them…. Thank God for justice!!! Wow this is what the judicial system is supposed to do. Sadly it doesn’t bring him back but at least his family gets some type of closure. RIP Ahmaud 👑🙏🏾

[@darrellmay4502]

The wrongful Death Lawsuits could help to make up for it.

[@troybradley2575]

God my ass

[@4leafclover611]

The most high God rule in the kingdom of men.

[@troybradley2575]

@@4leafclover611 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shanesonn]

What privilege?

[@jaywan5553]

I just don’t understand why anyone would have this guy as their lawyer. From the beginning he’s been shit.

[@MZDezi1010]

From the beginning!!! I would have demanded another lawyer

[@idlehour]

He did make clear 3 times iirc how dumb his client was. He knew he was dumb based off the fact he kept him as his attorney for as long as he did. Which is a good thing at the end of the day considering the verdict.

[@howardjackie421]

The defensive was more like the 3 stooges comedy show. Cant make this stuff up how they paraded and presented no defensive worth presenting.

[@medinalamaison4772]

And even in this interview he's shit!

[@magnatedommedia2260]

If he repeals, roddie may get the juice job, so, if I was roddie I'd have to say NO THANK YOU!! Let well enough be enough!! As a lawyer, you suck!!😏

[@kevinrussell403]

He is just as disgusting as those racist beasts he represented. May they all burn in hell. Rest in Peace Aubrey.🙏🏾

[@Wodysmokes]

The guy in the back said “let’s disbar this mf” that was honestly the best statement I’ve heard in this video

[@normawilliams519]

After watching the Rittenhouse fiasco- I give so much credit to this GA judge for being professional, informed,and coherent

[@scottshannon2335]

Both case would have turned out the same way if Judge Judy was the judge in both trials. The truth is the truth, Video evidence was the key to the verdict in both of these trials. While you refuse to accept the truth of Rittenhouse even though it was on video , You completely accept the same standard of evidence in this case. You are just using this trial you don't really care about to spew your Displeasure about the Rittenhouse case. Shame on you.

[@darwinjones2059]

@@scottshannon2335 You good? Like seriously, are you well???

[@beebobber546]

@@scottshannon2335 you can’t deny how biased the judge in the Rittenhouse trial was. Case details aside just talking about the judge himself.

[@andersmessina9745]

@@scottshannon2335 the rittenhouse trial and this trial can not be compared AT ALL. They are both vastly different in the evidence presented, the aggravating factors, and the factors that led up to the incidents. Just because at first glance of the video, some might interpret it as ahmaud is trying to attack him, but once you delve deeper, you consider the factors that he was chased by three angry old white men in two trucks screaming at him, saying “im gonna blow your head off, trying to run him off the road, and trapping him, with travis jumping out of the car and approaching him with his gun pointed, ahmaud went into fight or flight, with flight not being an option, he had to FIGHT to save his life. Unfortunately, he was murdered for doing absolutely nothing wrong. The fact that you are trying to base your opinion solely off of your interpretation of the video shows you are not informed enough to be making an opinion on this trial, and probably not even rittenhouse’s (which, despite anyones opinion, the judge did in fact show bias multiple times). Please educate yourself

[@TheCh0sen0neisawesom]

@@darwinjones2059 I agree with him Kyle shouldnt have been convicted. These 3 those should definently go to jail tho.

[@AM-xe4iq]

Did we expect him to say anything else? We watched Ahmaud’s murder. We saw what happened. That shouldn’t have happened to anybody, black, white or green. I’m more concerned with the fact that this entire thing was going to slide had that video not gone viral.

[@MZDezi1010]

Correct!! And that the DA was in with letting it slide!!! Can you imagine how many times she turned a blind eye to something like this?

[@kennedydumas6195]

Exactly!

[@kennedydumas6195]

@@MZDezi1010 exactly!

[@slimjim7411]

The case was sitting on the 3rd DA's desk when it went viral after the 2nd DA had recused himself, and the defense lawyer released it to stop the rumors. Instead the media chopped the video, and released it with the rumors as the story. I don't necessarily think the men were right although in Gerogia if the judge hadn't altered the law at the last second it would have been legal. That said the actual case was a far cry from the original story that aired on the news.

[@nicholasclarence]

Last year, A five year old white kid was shot point blank in the blank by a black person. Are you worried about that kids justice or just your own skin colors justice?

[@EzMDr]

This lawyer is the best, he helped the prosecution a lot.

[@rychyst.vincent2431]

I had an Aunt Clotilde. She was the reincarnation of the best oatmeal cookie ever. Her smile, her touch and even the abundance of moles on her face wrapped my heart in warmth. This guilty verdict is a moment I wish I could share with my Aunt and hear her say “it’s a good day for Ahmad Arbrey“.

[@namur-iq6ih]

Remember that the law is an old law that basically allowed slave owners to chase slaves. In this case you have two trucks chasing a young black male through a neighborhood. He’s running for his life. He can only do that for so long at some point he’s got to react to try to protect himself, especially when one man in the back got a handgun the other one got a shotgun drawn. All he can do is try to protect himself, try to get the gun away, confront the guy or else he’s going to be shot in the back.

[@williamparrott2085]

Nobody wants to hear about slavery anymore. Shut your big mouth

[@javaris1993]

@@williamparrott2085 that’s your problem. If you knew what this man was talking about, you wouldn’t make such ignorant statements. Can’t talk about America without slavery. Get it through your racist head.

[@pingman4297]

@@williamparrott2085 it’s built the American History we’re taught today. We can’t pretend it didn’t exist, dummy. I’m sorry you feel so guilty about something you weren’t apart of but this isn’t about you, weirdo. I swear, people like you always interject their feelings lmao.

[@2tallnegrito7cmn55]

@@williamparrott2085 you but go look at our law books and you will find that although you don't care, the law still does.

[@sirbey9608]

So had he changed his status and his mind set ....nevermind...

[@cedrickt.814]

Maybe your client should have kept him ass at home you think 🤔

[@zettamcdonald1673]

Absolutely!!! Please stay healthy and safe love.

[@justanotherguy469]

Kevin Gough, I commend you. Had it not been for you, the video of the cold blooded murder would not have been revealed. Good job sir!

[@cherylsingleton3357]

Congratulations to the Prosecutor's. Job well done 👏🏾 RIP Ahmaud 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊 🕊

[@damonfinken]

He said, "I'm not going to comment on the argument that other people have made..." BUT THAT WAS YOUR... YOUR... YOUR ARGUMENT!!!

[@dawnatkinson7704]

Not the dirty toe nails comment

[@silentbob7959]

@@dawnatkinson7704 the interviewer specifically said "YOUR comments about black pastors".

[@ruthisaac2430]

That's what I'm saying 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@AS-fu1kd]

I've never witnessed a question get so blatantly deflected before

[@CharlesLuciano-xl2rn]

This man is such a clown, the whole world is laughing at him and he doesn't even know it.

[@tofan2622]

Him and the rest of the lawyers of the world, specifically the USA are all laughing at you guys for not understanding the legal system.

[@thekingjackshowpodcast]

Owe he knows it..

[@culturevsman5024]

@@tofan2622 They simply have zero comprehension skills.

[@CharlesLuciano-xl2rn]

@@thekingjackshowpodcast Lmao 🤣 😆 😂

[@tofan2622]

@@olanrewajuayo3285 I'm the delusional one, should I point you to the extremely high number of cases where innocent victims are convicted of crimes they never committed? You obviously don't know the legal system very well.

[@mikekolokowsky]

He seemed more empathetic to Arbery’s family than to his clients.

[@divinepurpose9651]

He's singing a different tune out on the streets😂😂

[@nateh3441]

It is almost as if choices have consequences. Even for white supremacists.

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

@Brandon Gadles 3 white men cornered and an unarmed black man. How much worse can it get? Obviously, you know someone/s who are worse, please share.

[@The1GeminII]

@@Anthony-hu3rj -We will all get an opportunity to witness the breadth and depth of their superiority, once the federal trial proceeds.

[@shinbakihanma2749]

@Brandon Gadles I don't think you're the leading authority on who is and isn't a white supremacist. Just go sit down somewhere and let the grown ups talk while you play your LEGO. 🙂

[@denisebrock3154]

They are white supremacist without their bedsheets

[@msannthrope_2049]

Sometimes.

[@tyronerosser5057]

Everybody would be home having turkey dinner had Everybody minded their own business

[@diegolove173]

This lawyer has a heart ! He knows his client is guilty. He just can’t say it out right !

[@lewcodewco2080]

This is America if u want freedom DONT MURDER SOMEONE FOR BEING BLACK

[@JohnjOcampo]

Retire, you have no business being a lawyer.

[@evatripp7788]

Or be DISBARRED for the UNJUST, HATE MONGER YOU ARE!!!

[@cheyennetapiasmith9056]

Ahmad's mother will never see her son again in the flesh, for the rest of her life. The murderers can see, speak to and visit their families for the rest of their lives.

[@brwn16eyes]

“Yeah he was shook. He was shook.” 😂😂😂

[@SleazyNice]

Kevin Gough Part Time: Lawyer Full Time: Window Washer Education: Costco University, Aisle 7

[@diluati]

Grateful that today justice was finally done and serve for the linching of an innocent young man. Ahmaud wherever you are may you rest in peace. Sending love 💌

[@craigharris41]

Its not justice b/c Ahmaud is gone. The Jury did bring accountability.

[@diluati]

@@craigharris41 but I am so thankful that at least his killers have been convicted. An no nothing will bring him back.

[@trophypages]

He wasnt completely innocent. He was tresspassing and attacked a guy with agun

[@jeanjean7595]

Does he not realize that this guy bumped him with his car and help to corner him in so that they can have their way with him.This resulted in his death.

[@heathersedgwick8273]

Yep bumped him 4 times that it left marks and to cover all that up the trucks were nt impounded .

[@trophypages]

No. Arbery attacking him resulted in his death

[@andrewkelly7857]

@@trophypages jury thought different. It's amazing how you racist think.

[@AndyCutright]

It's not the defense attorney's job to decide which clients are guilty or not. That's the gov't's job. The attorney's job is to zealously represent his client. What would be the point of having a defense if the defense didn't defend people they thought might be guilty? Should we just bypass the entire trial jury thing and toss everyone in jail? If every person isn't afforded a zealous defense, eventually no one is going to get a zealous defense, and a whole whole lot of folks are gonna end up unjustly imprisoned.

[@alshareeffrazier609]

This lawyer is actually good, he knew his client was in trouble and he did everything in his power to get him off. He was concerned about the other two criminals. His efforts failed but not because he didn't try. Who don't want a lawyer to fight for them.

[@keylimepie8426]

I'm not gonna lie, I agree with you, but f**k him!

[@forealforeal3734]

Yeah but why go after pastors. lol Why not do your job and focus on giving your client a fair trial by having a theory, going after witnesses, and showing evidence that would be sympathetic to your client for the jury. Stop focusing on b.pastors that have absolutely no relevance to this case. Attorneys have an obligation to understand the facts and the law because the Supreme Court says everyone deserves a fair trial which is something everyone is entitled to. The fact that ‘b.pastors’ are present, or even the protestors outside, expressing prayer or some in a vigil or anything else, would deny a client a fair trial is false. Focus on the fact that your client didn't see a gun, he didn't know that Travis had a gun and he didn't know that Greg had a rifle. duuhhhh Sure he was in that vehicle, and it proves that he was part of them all trying to stop Arbery which he probably loses the benefit of what he knew was going to happen, or didn't know. But stick with the facts and leave the public out of it cause you have no where else to go.

[@geoffpoole483]

He's an embarrassment to the legal profession.

[@celiahackett2162]

Thank goodness for this lawyer he did an amazing job assuring the convictions. I only wish Rittenhouse had hired him too.

[@aaron042671]

Roddie “ should’ve minded my own business “ Bryan should’ve held trial separately, but he chose to go with his co defendants which hurt him. His big mistake was to go help white folks , when he should’ve helped the man being chased by gun toting idiots. Now, life in prison is his choice.

[@videostoviews2262]

HE SAW SKIN COLOUR TOO! HE COULD HAVE QUESTIONED THE FATHER AND SON ABOUT THEIR DOINGS BUT ULTIMATELY BELIEVED WHATEVER THEY SAID OR WERE DOING IS JUST.

[@memybikeni9931]

“Bryan should have held trial separately, but he chose to go with his co defendants” ??? If you mean he should have stood trial separately and chose not to, that’s wrong it’s the prosecutors decision, and judges final say which is argued over in court, but is not the choice of the defendant at all, Kevin Gough argued for severance several times and was denied.

[@paulgodin4107]

You want freedom then don’t kill people !!!!!!

[@Ray-fd4yb]

In his head he's like, welp, win some, lose some, I'm going to get drunk.

[@DarkKnight-yz2wg]

God bless Roddie and his lawyer. Without them, there never would of been a trial that led to convictions. RIP Arhmaud.

[@debbiewashingtontheradiopr3633]

Lol, did not the father say, “Don’t Worry Travis, Roddie’s got it ALL on FILM” And the Award goes to William Roddie Bryan lol

[@tariquebrydson3922]

“Carnival like atmosphere”…some folks are just stuck in their ways.

[@eddieray7094]

Complaining about prayer vigils, long dirty fingernails and black pastors comments by defense lawyers were an attempt to make the trial a carnival. It didn’t work!

[@sylviamaua745]

@@eddieray7094 didn't attorney Gough also mention Colonel Sanders?

[@jasmynejohnson9238]

I thought that I was the only one who caught that! SMH…. The black guy behind him though lol the look like are you done cause I do not want any affiliations with you at all!!! Glad that Justice has prevailed! Thank the Lord!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sitka250]

The carnival act started when they saddled up and went hunting..

[@victorsheppard8305]

Yeah racial undertones … Here big mad but then pockets fat tho

[@shirleyallen7374]

The jurors have spoken for the State of Georgia, now on to the Federal charges. It's a beautiful day for justice. ⚖

[@tofan2622]

I wouldn't be surprised if the federal charges get dropped, since all three were found guilty. It all depends though, if the US GOV wants to send a message. Understand you are praising the same system that has put innocent people in prison for decades using the same type of rhetoric.

[@chrisper94]

Don't forget civil lawsuits too.

[@fwscfemalewhiteseniorcitiz3711]

Justice in Georgia. Thank you. Now the hate crime case next year.

[@tofan2622]

@marty frazier Hard to have faith when you understand the system and how it works. Justice was delivered here simply because of a video, without it all three would be free men.

[@DaShikuXI]

Tbf what is the point of federal charges when they're already set to go to jail for life several times over? That would just be a waste of time and money.

[@larrypary1831]

William Roddie Bryan is just as much a killer as the other two.

[@milesrandall1816]

“Let’s disbar this duckplucker!!” 😂😂🤣😂🤣

[@canadianmonte]

Your sheet slipped off pal.

[@hectornegron9155]

What I find really absurd is for this attorney to have expected his client to go back home as if he had just come back from a field trip. As if he had done nothing wrong. The way he described what was going on outside as a carnival spoke volumes about his character as a person. P.O.S.

[@antt4998]

"Ain't no such thing as halfway crooks scared to death and scared to look they shook" his client was standing there looking shook to death!

[@alisonnatai2582]

The whole time watching this trial was thinking how much I hated this guy, but also loved him because I knew he was making shit easier for the prosecution.

[@patriciamckeon4650]

At least he had the common sense to say the Prosecutors did a great job... Because, she kicked their BUTT💐💐💐

[@keylimepie8426]

She sure did🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@clashon4life843]

That’s The Only Truth His Lying 🤥 Azz Told! 😆 And What Was 🤔 His Position Again? Oh I Remember! 🤔 A Clown 🤡 And To Think 💭 Bozo Brought All Of His Circus 🎪 Members! And Even The Lady With The Electric ⚡️ Hair! This Is Hilarious 🤣 🤣🤣Smh 🤦‍♀️

[@bonniematthews2500]

thank the jury for getting it right. RIP Ahmaud.

[@jessetaft1]

I find it very interesting his response to the racist comments question, it appears he misunderstood it to mean racist comments by the McMichaels, and says that “he can’t comment on evidence that was excluded” which means to me that they were known to make racist comments that were documented but not able to be used as evidence

[@shantellgonzalez7916]

It was a fair trial it just wasn’t the verdict you wanted!

[@karenhill5925]

To the reporter why waste your time asking any defence lawyer if they feel the defendants were correct in. Using citizens arrest as a defence Do you Seriously think anyone of them would admit their clients were in the wrong and guilty

[@along58]

Right! Especially when he’s talking about filing an appeal!

[@justinarsenault1926]

Too bad citizen arrest is legal in his state! It will be reversed period!

[@crand20033]

They all thought there were doing the right thing by detaining a criminal suspect so they had nothing to hide. Wow, were they wrong.

[@kubapetynia2278]

@@justinarsenault1926 lol you'll accept it eventually, while you do that the rest of us will pop champagne and celebrate

[@derredriver]

If the boot had been on the other foot and three black guys accosted a white woman to execut a citizens arrest and claimed self defence when she refused to stop what would he say

[@lanedelon6414]

Those black pastors that he hates, prayed for their enemies and God prevailed.

[@kalebball5144]

Did he say he hates them?

[@ThenVersusNow_]

People like this man and Laura Hogue are evil. They are clueless of how disgusting they look to the world and should be ashamed.

[@olivialewis9921]

I don't see Jackson and Sharpton as real Christians. A true Christian will show up for all mothers of different colors not just black mothers! They only show up when it fits their own narrative! Jesus warns us of false teachers and prophets! Prayers were answered because of the mothers faith and she believed God for the final outcome! I am a person of color and I can discern a sheep from a wolf! I am totally happy for the guilty verdicts!

[@ladywithhat6156]

With due respect, when did evidence of hate for black pastors surface? It seems Gough is suddenly a racist, because he worked for a defendant. I do not understand the correlation

[@olivialewis9921]

@@ladywithhat6156 I agree with you! No correlation at all and I don't know why they keep calling Jackson and Sharpton pastors! These two are false teachers and only show up when it fits their narrative!

[@noemad26]

He’s not going to comment on a black pastor being in the court but he was the one that brought it to the judges attention smh .

[@deeliciousgrapes]

He was the perfect lawyer for his client. 🤣🤣

[@MindfulMindsHub]

The reporter is good and he is asking the right questions. God bless the family and at the end of the day no one wins.

[@shawnreid6123]

JUstice!! ✊🏾👍🏾

[@mwoodson1026]

AGREE..

[@parrotletsrunearth1173]

Except only one is the victim. These three murderers caused the death and destruction.

[@littleme3597]

No he isn't. He is making ignorant, untruthful comments. ALL WRONG.

[@ticrowell1080]

He really is.

[@boopmybutthole3616]

"If you want freedom...you have to work for it". - Said every slave owner under false promises

[@williamparrott2085]

Nobody wants to hear about slavery anymore. Shut your big mouth

[@crickey__in__durham]

@@williamparrott2085 lol McMichael is that you?

[@704M]

In the beginning of the case he was adamant that Roddy was just recording the matter. Now he doesn’t want to say if he thinks his client was trying to conduct a citizens arrest or not. This case is really one for the books!

[@melissaupton2097]

The Defense thought that having 11 whites and one black on the jury would be to their advantage. I commend the jury for seeing the TRUTH and for having to sit through the disgusting shenanigans this defense team pulled. And there isn't a better judge in the world in my book. Or prosecutor. Both are stellar.

[@cram6916]

This defense attorney was worth every penny, assuming he was working for free.

[@jeffbrown6533]

That was awesome!

[@patriciamckeon4650]

I wish there was a smile emoticon... Great reply💐

[@wolfieziggy19]

With an attorney like him, who need's a jury trial; just throw yourself on the mercy of the court.

[@charisselewis5401]

Lmao

[@jimwheeler6094]

That's basically what I've been saying all along, that unless Kevin Gough is working pro bono, William Roddie Bryan is getting swindled.

[@timothybutler9859]

TRUE, THAT WHEN HIS PARENTS GO HOME, THEIR SON STILL WON'T BE THERE, BUT IN THE SAME MANNER, WHEN GREGORY, TRAVIS AND RODDIE'S WIFES AND KIDS GET HOME, THEY WON'T BE THERE EITHER!! JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED

[@sirbey9608]

Eye 4 eye

[@ChrisH124]

I will never forget this man called his client stupid on national tv lol

[@gg9483]

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, AND RODDIE BRYAN GOT ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WITH THIS GUY.

[@prestonnicodemus9336]

This guy knows that his client was guilty as hell. He's using word games to justify playing both sides against the middle. He's has to make a living...

[@erichannes6392]

I’m glad these murderers got justice.

[@gretaalcindor8942]

Oh yes Amen to that my brother

[@roymerritt348]

Justice will come when they are sentenced to life.

[@weluvbry]

@@roymerritt348 yeah but the father and son it’s a mandatory life sentence two of the counts

[@embracethesimplethings5979]

So let me get this straight... He was so afraid of the protesting, marching, and prayer groups that he decides to do a interview so close to the very thing he's afraid of? I distinctly hear chanting in the background, yet he stands there ever so comfortable to give a five minute interview 😏. If talking in contradicting circles were a defense attorney smh.

[@cg4224]

Im betting there's a shit load of cops 5 feet from him, just sayin 🤷‍♂️

[@victorflores960]

"Good ol' defense lawyer" for the "Good ol' lynching boys" straight out of the 60's.

[@lyndellwilliams7773]

Awwww. A man spent 43yrs in jail for a double murder he didn't commit. Talk to him about believing in the American justice system.

[@tofan2622]

Finally, somebody who gets it!

[@canadianmonte]

The fairy tales...he's bitter because his client did not get away with the murder of a black man. RIGHT THERE FOR EVERYONE TO SEE.

[@roseyb]

He thought he had it in the bag with 11 white on the jury but it just goes to show these were grounded people with morals as well as common sense no one can say this is not a genuine and right verdict they stood up for what was right

[@anthonyr5869]

@@roseyb why so much hate for white people

[@nissan01]

@@anthonyr5869 what about the hate for black, people,have you read any of the Kyle comments when he was aquited

[@PositiveGlows]

“This is America, it ain’t easy.. if you want freedom, you gotta work at it” What a crazy statement to make

[@derickrose663]

He knew he hadn't a snowball's chance in hell of winning this case when he did what he had to do as a defense attorney now I hope that they sue them in civil court

[@trevsiobhan1303]

This interviewer understood the assignment 💜