Trial Of Arbery's Killers Only Came After Pressure, Video, And Exposed Cover-Up

Though the justice system appeared to work after the three white men who shot and killed Ahmaud Arbery were found guilty of felony murder, MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber explains how it nearly failed in this case. www.msnbc.com/the-beat-with-a...
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[@Monica92978]

The first DA didn’t make “mistakes”; she intentionally dismissed and covered-up the murder of Mr. Arbery. She and the second Prosecutor AND the “compliant” cops all need to be PROSECUTED.

[@antoinettehalberstadt7530]

Yeah, I gather that even before the DA was involved, the cops who arrived on the scene were very negligent, not questioning the men thoroughly.

[@willybones3890]

Hang it on the DA. It's on her, not the cops.

[@danrion8839]

Now arrest everyone who try to put this case in the bin.

[@christineolivia8730]

Absolutely!!

[@bigamigo4863]

Agreed

[@braveinternetguy]

Serial burglar

[@nixmickei906]

@@braveinternetguy what?

[@braveinternetguy]

@@nixmickei906 he’s a SERIAL burglar

[@magpietexas9475]

"They told on themselves" They didn't think they did anything wrong. This says a lot.

[@suecastillo4056]

They knew… they justified it within themselves… arrogant “ good ol’ boys’ with a history of being raised racist, just got the fruits of their labor. And now? They’ve got more to come!!!😂‼️🤪

[@C.M.30337]

Thank God for the video or I don't think justice would be serviced.

[@55cleon]

INDEED👌🏿!

[@55cleon]

@@C.M.30337 Had The Local Newspaper Reporter Not Made The Request For A Public Information Access For The Actual Police Reports...The Story Wouldn't Have Made It Out Of The Neighborhood Of The Murder. Let Alone The National News!

[@parrotletsrunearth1173]

It speaks to the fact they truly believed in their white privilege and going to prison was the last thing on their mind.

[@fatmatasanusi8494]

It’s really sad that we all know without video and pressure this verdict would’ve never happened.

[@davebeach2343]

It's an indictment of our country that your statement is all to true. Thankfully the capacity to record video has spread everywhere. One positive that we can ascribe to modern technology, a plus against many minuses.

[@cheyennetapiasmith9056]

The "Dirty South," didn't get that name by accident

[@marshwetland3808]

I feel cellphones have been quite a plague, but this is certainly one point in their favour. Almost everyone has one and could make a video - including an important one, as in the Floyd case.

[@elizabethgrogan8553]

@@marshwetland3808 I fully agree. I'm often irritated by people shouting into their cell phones. Not any more. After the Rittenhouse 'not guilty' result, I was deeply concerned. I'm European. The shocking racism, I've witnessed online in the US, has deeply disturbed me. When I saw the notification of the result in this case, I felt hope. Overcoming this hatred of people of colour will take a lot of time. Where I live, open racism is a crime. I look forward to the day the US takes action. We all bleed red, no matter our skin colour. The 1st ever human heart transplant took place in Cape Town, South Africa. It was hailed throughout the world. The donor was a mixed race woman, who's family gave permission. The recipient was a white Jewish man who's health had deteriorated and left him with hours to live. Dr Christial Barnard was the surgeon. The transplant worked for 18 days. It was the first of millions of such lifesaving operations. 2 races came together as one. That's what I want to see.

[@dexterjones5497]

@@cheyennetapiasmith9056Like 112 you already know.

[@markanderson769]

If it wasn't for His Mom they probably would have gotten away with murder . Can you imagine fighting the law with the law at the same time dealing with a broken heart 💔 .This is why people say Black Lives Matter because to a small few , it doesn't seem like it does )

[@thedudena5525]

Z

[@janetpartyka5968]

It makes me furious that law enforcement tried to cover it up. Can you imagine all the other things they covered up and didn't get caught? These three got EXACTLY what they deserved. THEY ARE THUGS. Thank you for not giving up family.

[@Mea_Davis]

Right 😭

[@outermarker5801]

Exactly. This was a broken system exposed, not the system working.

[@bjvu9460]

why are people acting shocked about thing that happen been happening for decades. they either withhold evidence or fabricate it so how is this new news?

[@brightemerald3924]

@@bjvu9460 this has been happening since the founding of this country.

[@chachab9239]

Maximum sentencing is appropriate. Totally dead- hearted evil individuals. Lord help us ALL.

[@dianadowie3985]

All the D.A.'s need to be charged as well as the officers who didn't to the right thing.

[@tonyjones1560]

Real talk! One of the cops that responded to this scene treated Travis McMichael like somebody had shot *him.*

[@freshstart4423]

They caught the correct person verified by the video, no mistake in identity

[@notsoso6408]

The " good old boys ", justice system has to be replaced.

[@grumby111]

@Hadasah777 A system that doesn't include any prejudices or preferential treatment?

[@nigelcairns6203]

What will YOU do about it?

[@lianecornils8733]

And it is.

[@BOB-pg6fo]

The justice system has no bias to color anyone who has been in the judicial system knows this you're chewed up and spit out.

[@gmacka6333]

I'm glad to see that she actually got charged with criminal misconduct. That's a positive turn

[@willybones3890]

Needs to be charged with a criminal conspiracy. She tried to sweep it all away...

[@louisefleming3117]

me2.

[@user-ls5so2ug2g]

@@dartheverstar9564 Umm... No it wasn't Arbery mom who released the tape. It was dumb, dumber and dumbest lawyer who released the tape. He did it bc he thought it would exonerate his clients/friends.

[@padunson57]

It's sad that the knee jerk reaction of the DAs office was to cover up this heinous crime. I hope that the original DA has the book thrown at her. I am glad that the convictions were handed out, but the authorities need to be scrutinized. The DOJ should open an investigation.

[@Gaigin22.32]

Not sad. Criminal and racist

[@padunson57]

@R S I didn’t say I was surprised. I said it was sad. Unfortunately it’s not surprising.

[@padunson57]

@@Gaigin22.32 it’s those and sad as well that this response even happened.

[@areyousure5439]

You are so right... I don't even understand how they thought that they would actually get away with this

[@Ms9mmBeretta]

What angered me the most was when they were forced to go pick up the McMichaels, they filmed it. They were all crying. They didn't want to arrest them. It was kind of like, "we got to take you in, brother. They're forcing our hand. We don't want to do this." Travis had the NERVE to be outside in his front yard playing catch with his son when they came for him. After he took somebody else's son away from THEM. I wanted to throw up.

[@redalert2834]

Now prosecute everyone who participated in the cover-up. You know who they are: what's stopping you? Your every move is being closely monitored.

[@jermelpurse3018]

This is America we don’t go that deep. Will peel away the top layer of scum and that’s it they won’t go deep enough and actually start prosecuting attorneys and police officers who know they did wrong. They said that would help fix the system but this is America we don’t do things like that here.

[@dawnoceanside7300]

Dems are too lazy. Look, 5:years of tRumpf, nothing. Teapotty put the Dems to SHAME!!!

[@DellyDoo]

@@dawnoceanside7300 Sad, but true. Not sure it's laziness, apathy, or the leadership just lives in a bubble, but they are weak and lack grit. They keep bring NERF bats to gun fights.

[@parrotletsrunearth1173]

Exactly. All that rot needs to be taken out.

[@aaronneal5312]

Let's also prosecute everyone who called for defunding the police. If we had more police, then we wouldn't need these types of citizen patrols. We need lots more police, so they can get there faster.

[@cessieabe2]

This is the EXACT reason why CRT was created! For those that oppose it, CRT does NOT teach children they are bad or racist..... CRT reveals how discrimination based on color exists in our education and legal systems....which is ONLY taught at the college level. This coverup is a clear cut example of it. If you are opposed to it or don't understand what it really is, you have to be open to learning the truth and history of systemic racism.

[@hydrocarbon8272]

CRT opposition aren't ignorant, they simply don't want that thin veil pulled off their mountain of racism.

[@LightLegion]

Crt is crucial. But it cannot be the only way. We need statistics and hard logic in combination with CRT. These two things together will help fight discrimination.

[@cessieabe2]

@@LightLegion I absolutely agree 👍 👌

[@h82fail]

Agree. But I think its a combination of ignorance and humans natural resistance to admitting your wrong about something. Yes its racism, but to them they think they do treat other races fine - they are just not seeing the big picture (and don't want to). Imagine having a pet cat, your not some cat nut job, but you like your cat. Then basically society/philosopher's/medical science- everybody agrees that keeping pets is bad - Unhealthy for you living with an animal in your house - and super unhealthy for the animal, and they find that animals live just better and less stressed lives when in the wild. For you the cat owner, its not something your going to want to hear - that you basically screwed over your own cat and made him unhealthy by 'owning him' and keeping it locked away in your house. So you'll basically make up any kind of excuses or brushing away the modern thinking that tells you its wrong to save yourself from thinking your a bad person.

[@tonyjones1560]

Thank you...and nowhere, to the best of my knowledge, are CRT courses a requirement. If I'm correct (and I think I am), it's entirely possible to earn a doctorate in political science, sociology, history or graduate from law school, all with little or no exposure to CRT.

[@dannygonzales7923]

WHEN THOSE WHO OPPRESS YOU ARE THE AUTHORS OF THE RULES AND SET THEM THEN YOU LIVE UNDER TYRANNY

[@FUCKMAGA45]

And that is a true definition of a deep state. The right would have you believe that it's the left that has a deep state but trials like this and Rittenhouse are exposing the evidence of a racist deep state system.

[@m.rodrigolemus6224]

The Trump effect.

[@blacksabbathmatters]

Was that something out of that one book you read?

[@hardwarefixer6822]

I think the FBI should investigate the whole police Dept.

[@braveinternetguy]

I think the fbi even needs to be investigated

[@Mea_Davis]

The DA and those who tried to help cover this up is just as guilty!!! My goodness. This is so incredibly sad and horrific all around. Prayers for Ahmaud's parents and family. Finally may you truly RIP😭😭😭🙏🏼

[@goldenshine9434]

When just one person is denied justice, EVERYONE is denied justice.

[@jimrich4192]

The case demonstrates just how deeply entrenched racism & official CRIMINALITY is in the deep South & other places in the USA.

[@willybones3890]

This was a conspiracy. That DA should go to jail for 20 years minimum.

[@MilkyWayGalaxyy]

The justice system in Georgia needs to go on trial NEXT!!! THERE NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABILITY. AT LEAST FIRE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

[@panther1904]

Agreed 👍💯

[@msoperator510]

Two things Georgia has done correctly in recent history. 1) Raffensperburger called the election correctly for Biden 2) A just verdict in this case. Hope they continue to do good and correct many of their misdeeds.

[@annapurna2389]

Thank God the former prosecutor was indicted on criminal misconduct! Good reporting on this. 🕵️

[@snirks8635]

America's Justice system needs to go on trial. This happens more often than people know

[@gigibenedict2246]

Now that's real talk . Get the bad people out ASAP !!!!!God Bless

[@VV-lz1xp]

Her involvement and lack of involvement in other cases needs to be reviewed as well

[@michaelestock3593]

Most Definitely

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

Huh?? She already been arrested & charged.

[@masonkanterbury3007]

@@HughJass-jv2lt If there are other incidents like this need to be investigated, we need to find out if there are more McMurderers out there who should be serving life in prison.

[@leighcounry9956]

Proof of Systemic Racism.

[@michaelestock3593]

@@leighcounry9956 you are correct ,one of the things that really bothers me is these men almost got away with it ,with the help of police and former DA who was trying to sweep things under the rug. Smh

[@batgurrl]

I hope she is found guilty and is held accountable for her actions

[@KP-go4rp]

Fry her! She is a vile woman to cover this up and the other prosecutor too!

[@cabinessc3313]

And barnhill as well needs to get charged and go to jail

[@batgurrl]

@@cabinessc3313 I don’t remember this story from a MONTH ago, sorry

[@WhiteDragon689]

Expose all the corruption and bring those responsible to Justice.

[@nokia9002]

YES Please...

[@zeea320]

“Racism has not gotten worse…it’s just being filmed”. Will Smith.

[@iegal2526]

A lynching was filmed in 2020, no it hasn't changed one bit

[@catsofsherman1316]

Just like the racist BLM terrorist attack in Waukesha that was also filmed. 6 fatalities so far. 8 year old boy most recent.

[@beverly719]

@@catsofsherman1316 what are you about? The man was arrested and he was fleeing from a DV situation....it was nothing to do with any kind of protest or political opinions

[@pog0777]

@@catsofsherman1316 Wow A Racist calling out someone being racist" You & your for fathers, have teach them well Black wallstreet 1920s & 60s supremacist attacks re Martin Luther King in 1960s era hmm Wow 🤔😒

[@janina8559]

That is exactly what I thought! It worked after the authorities got caught covering it up!

[@joseguzman5875]

@First Last and benefits those who have money.

[@davidkinsey8657]

It boggles the mind that the defense may have released the video. That means that these men thought that they had done nothing wrong and that when the public saw the video they would support their actions. They didn't realize that they were about to get away with murder and we're genuinely convinced that they were the good guys.

[@tim3172]

In their defense, a solid ~38% of the population would support their actions and would have not found against them. We're just fortunate none of the MAGAts were on the jury.

[@jamesrandal5442]

Roddy published the death video

[@norberttietjen6506]

@@jamesrandal5442 no, he didn’t publish it . You are not paying attention. The video was leaked by a lawyer of his trust .

[@trishadick3786]

@@jamesrandal5442 It was his own defence that showed the video thinking it would set the record (straight)

[@labelledujour5855]

Scary, disturbing and outrageous.

[@queennanny4792]

They leaked the video because they thought there was nothing wrong with what happened, there are neighborhoods full of people like this

[@iamwell5654]

They took a video so they can gloat about what they did. To them and their racist buddies killing a person of color was a big fat joke to them

[@treasonuniversity7455]

“Racism is not getting worse, it’s getting filmed.” -Will Smith

[@DntHtThPlya]

But unfortunately, we are learning nothing from it, as it keeps happening.☹

[@NotCthulhu]

And worse

[@richardlisiura3025]

Racism comes in all colors unfortunately and media is fanning the flames.

[@C.M.30337]

So true. Think of all the cases that would have ended up with justice if there only was a video. George Floyd is another. Keep those videos coming.

[@C.M.30337]

@@DntHtThPlya - well now that cameras are everywhere and people know that you are more than likely on a video, no.matter where you are, and see how these cases end up. I think they might think twice before doing it. Sad that it has to come to our privacy being compromised to get justice.

[@1suitcasesal]

The poor in Northern Arizona are treated like this. If a crime is committed against you, they will blame you, tell you that you are lying, find reasons to do nothing, falsely accuse you and basically do anything they can to not have to do their jobs. Yavapai County Arizona is totally corrupt. I am sure that this goes on elsewhere. We are paying their salaries and great retirements for absolutely no reason.

[@reginafetty6374]

That is sad. Not surprising because there are people who are treated that way from childhood. They end up becoming criminals and why not? If you are accused and punished your whole life for things you didn't do or was done against you, why not go ahead and do it. You are getting punished for it anyway. Society makes their own criminals by punishing the innocent or letting the guilty have no accountability.

[@DavidJ222]

If I was all alone, and three strangers pulled up to me brandishing guns, I would immediately assume that my life is in imminent danger--anyone would. They literally tried to detain him at gunpoint. Arbery was undoubtedly terrified. Let this be a lesson, that guns are NOT the answer to every problem. Just think if those three men didn't grab their guns, before hopping in their vehicles to chase Arbery. Arbery would still be alive, they wouldn't be looking at spending the rest of their lives in prison, and we wouldn't be having this conversation. They could have tried to have a conversation with Arbery without those guns. This incident can partially be blamed on the pathological obsession that some people have with guns. Some people believe that a gun is the only answer to every problem. And having those guns with them gave them a false sense of authority. We've all heard the saying that "might makes right." Well choosing to take those guns with them gave them the "might" in their minds, which meant they were automatically right, no matter what they did. I've observed that someone with a gun, will usually behave in a manner totally different from how they would behave if they didn't have one. And this is coming from a Marine combat veteran, and a gun owner.

[@PiggerNussyStank]

Ahmaud got what he deserved

[@audimaster5000]

@@PiggerNussyStank Your attempt of agitprop is blatantly obvious. It doesn’t work on others like it does on you.

[@nickyoung3252]

True regarding those with inflated egos who use guns to help them feel some type of way. Gun ownership and ego do not mesh. But in any case, the few bad apples shouldn’t spoil the 2nd amendment right for the majority. What would you say to a single mother with three kids who lives in a rough neighborhood? What’s stopping someone from breaking into her home stealing, raping, killing? My mother owned three guns for protection. And those who want to strip her of the right to protect herself are evil and detached from reality. And if you mention “call the cops,” then please realize that many democratic run states have “defunded” and demonized police to the point that there’s a severe shortage in most blue cities, which happen to house the inner cities.

[@DavidJ222]

@@PiggerNussyStank Any problems that Arbery MAY have had, are over. But the lifelong problems of the three convicted, are only just beginning. Arbery wins!!!!!🤣

[@markwilson9652]

@@PiggerNussyStank like you will get what you deserve.. Happy Thanksgiving

[@sandralewis2050]

We cannot expect people to have respect for Law and Order until we teach respect to those we have entrusted to enforce those Laws - Hunter S Thompson

[@matthewfors114]

oh how i wish hunter was here to comment on all of this

[@oronmurphy3724]

400 years late😳😳😳😳😳

[@thomwessels2281]

@@matthewfors114 Yeah, his LSD hallucinations are always entertaining...

[@velissalewis5321]

EXACTLY!

[@airons1895]

She needs to get more time, starting with 5 years at least. However, how many others did she/the McMicheals "set up"? She should be held accountable for those as well.

[@julesmasseffectmusic]

Aiding Abetting Counseling or Procuring. Gets you the same sentence as the main perps. Throw in Attempt to pervert the course of Justice tack on Conspiracy for all charges everyone involved was charged with .

[@gigibenedict2246]

They have did other things that wasn't right . But wasn't caught . Now it's time for them to go back and get everyone who has been doing wrong in the Justice System !!!!! Thanks and God Bless .

[@AMays-mt6gc]

Eye-opening details; thank God for video. Ahmaud's mother went through so much. God bless her family going forward.

[@Beluga_groyper]

Yea shes probably devastated that her son’s actions to be a serial burglar got him dead

[@pork8829]

Thank God for both the Arbery and Rittenhouse videos. In GA they didn't prosecute until the videos proving guilt were leaked, in WI the prosecution tried to block videos (and witnesses) from the trial and that proved Kyle's innocence. If Arbery had a gun and shot the 3 men who were chasing him, he would be innocent due to self defense just like Kyle was innocent for defending himself from the 3 men that were chasing him. Rittenhouse and Arbery both reasonably feared for their lives, idk why the country is so split on these cases.

[@edrabogucki401]

@@Beluga_groyper I don’t recall anything saying he was a burglar, serial or otherwise. He was a jogger, jogged through an open construction site. Good for her!

[@reginafetty6374]

@@edrabogucki401 he was on parole in high school and went against his parole for shoplifting, is what I read. I don't know why that made him a serial their but he has supposedly stold before. I say supposedly considering what happened here?

[@ahmaudarberywasaviolentkle8094]

She knew what was going on with her kid: In June 2018, 911 audio reveals his mother Wanda Jones called 911 due to Mr. Arbery's refusal to give Ms. Jones her car keys. She made the call from inside her car while Mr. Arbery stood outside her car. During her call to 911, she cautioned the operator that Mr. Arbery had a *mental condition* that had "escalated" over time. Additionally, Ms. Jones told the officer that Mr. Arbery might get violent with the officers due to his mental illness, if they were too confrontational with Mr. Arbery or tried to arrest him or take him into custody.

[@fatmatasanusi8494]

Wow. Thank God for that video. That’s God letting wicked hateful people fall into their own trap

[@tim3172]

"god"

[@dragonluvaIII]

@@tim3172 That part

[@GoGreen1977]

I wish "God" had prevented the entire event. But maybe this was part of a divine plan?? In that case, prayers won't work unless you expect to change that plan?

[@marithagray4392]

Amen.... won't he do it 🥰🥰

[@leothenomad5675]

I would rather God not let Arbery get murdered.

[@live4today390]

The problem is that cover ups like the one they tried here happen all the time.

[@PHlophe]

its standard practice especially if the victim has dark skin

[@oneirishpoet]

THIS is why I love Ari and think he's the best news journalist on MSNBC, and they have a whole squadron of smart journalists!

[@maggiemims5063]

That first prosecutor should spend the 5 years in prison! Let's send that message to the crooked cops!!!!

[@DisasterSpecialist]

And this is why your voice is needed and appreciated in media….. Thank you for being you EVERY MF day, without fail!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rickpearlstein6421]

You're kidding right?

[@outermarker5801]

'Systems' aren't just written laws, important as they are. They're also more importantly the _people_ charged with enforcing those laws. As long as racism, classism, power, connections and money influence those people, there will be 'systemic' inequities.

[@ipleedafif8033]

Although the first two prosecutors were corrupt, Ms. Dunokoski and her team did a great job. I've watched the trial since the beginning arguments and she's did not let anything by her. She objected to everything the defense tried to sneak in. She was determined to get a guilty verdict on all three. Imagine working on all three trials and against three different teams at the same time. The judge was quite fair and balanced and I see him dropping the hammer on them when it's sentencing. It's going to be a tough to keep a dry eye when the Arberys address their son's murderers. 😢

[@antoinettehalberstadt7530]

YES didn't Ms. Dunokoski do a fantastic job! Way to go, team!

[@rgwak]

First DA: Indicted for obstruction. Second DA: Recused because they were friends of the murderers. Third DA: Quit because they didn't have the time. Georgia State DA: FML, I'll do it myself.

[@sunyamarpie9534]

The power of Mothers can never be denied. Thank you for honoring her love, persistence & need for justice for her Son.

[@donna626]

Thank you for showing the department for what they were! Criminals.

[@gigibenedict2246]

Now that's real talk!!!!! Thanks and God Bless

[@terryjackson5385]

Rest In Peace young man. I pray that your family finds peace too. Shame on us as a country. As a white man and Republican, we all need to tone down and seek humanity and common ground. Our children deserve better.

[@Americasinertia]

When you have men like these 3 murderers, or Julius Jones or Darrell Brooks it's kinda hard to tone it down. Murderers everywhere

[@billiepulera1008]

PERTAINING TO THIS VERDICT, I JUST READ A COMMENT ON ANOTHER YOU-TUBE CHANNEL FROM THIS PERSON THAT SAID .. Looks like us country folks need to go back to the old ways of defending ourselves, I don't know why that guy didn't stay in his own neck of the woods, he was probably scoping things out for his homeboys. IF THAT ISN'T SOME KIND OF IGNORANCE I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS.

[@Thephillips-dj1po]

People like them are why I’m about to go full atheist

[@nomdeguerre247]

We don't need to spread ignorant hate from demons, amplifying their excrement. Let them do their own dirty work.

[@carrieullrich5059]

He was a mile and a half from his own home. A perfectly reasonable jogging location.

[@jancoo2029]

@@carrieullrich5059 he could have been like Forest Gump, this is a free country. He should have been able to live freely like the majority does.

[@1515cando]

There were many curious white people who are on video checking out that house under construction. But only the black man gets the lynching.

[@shaneikaj.8711]

If they didn't have the video Then they really woulda got away with it

[@fbastrong8815]

Necessary to expect that they have gotten away with a tremendous amount of injustices. NO video! Then go eat and at like nothing ever happen.

[@surfer1927]

When the police were questioning the father after the shootings, he was name dropping showing his connections

[@robertvictor3237]

The police are the biggest best organised gang in town, every town.

[@janethefriend-awakened33]

So arrogant, but he's been humbled

[@pierrebibeau9861]

This point of view brings us to reality. The cover-up and the accomplices are proving that they had to act because of the video. Then the lead exploded. Hence, there is a lot to do to bring full justice back in Georgia.

[@sheilaboston7051]

More than likely not just Georgia.

[@TheDeadlyefx]

@@sheilaboston7051 DEFINITELY not just Georgia. Start with Washington D.C.

[@cindyhurzeler3885]

And, they had the video the whole time. If you watch the first cop's bodycam, the elder McMichael said Roddy had the whole thing recorded.

[@gregyothers7965]

This needs to be in the spotlight. Yes great we finally got real justice. But not like it should have happened. They should have been treated like any other criminal. But no the tried to cover it up. And it wasn't till the video became public did anything happen to these individuals. This is not justice. It's the opposite of justice. It's an injustice.

[@bayareaconsult4115]

Thanks to merrick garland the big cover up of trump’s crimes

[@alysononoahu8702]

Greg, contact Brunswick GA MAYOR, D.A. CLERK NAACP STAY ON THEIR NECKS UNTIL ITS DONE

[@misschoklate2012]

The fact they tried to cover this up and they thought the mother was not up to finding the truth. Thank goodness I can’t wait for them to go after the DA , she deserves jail too .

[@markkirk2129]

Not surprised. Protecting their own in this day and age happens a lot. Happens in the medical field to with protecting doctors when they do damage during a procedure.

[@lillyfitzgerald4047]

Love that you have called this out, Ari Melber.

[@askaround5371]

In other words.....we got the murderers.....now those that COVERED IT UP need to be addressed.

[@gryph01]

Ari! State it like it is, my friend.

[@mdh88]

Given that it came on the heels of the Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal, given that it was an open and shut case WITH video tape, given the racial actions of the defendants and racial words ("the choices that he has made", and especially "long dirty toenails") of the defense lawyers, given the lies of the defendants about what really happened, given the lack of any real investigation and cover up by the prosecution for almost 3 months, and given that it took a leaked video tape to initiate a real investigation and arrests, it was immensely important for justice generally, our justice system, and all of society that all 3 men were convicted of murder. An acquittal (especially with 11 whites on the jury) would have set our justice system back almost of 60 years (think of the Mississippi Church burning case) and would have given any person of color the thought that they were never going to get any justice in our country. Obviously this has no impact on the racial injustices on our sordid past but it was a very small step forward and more important than it appears at first evaluation. And given that a conviction on a open and shut case is even seen as an important step in the right direction shows you how injustice and racist our country stills is and how slow the progress has been in correcting this major problem. This is why our whole history needs to be taught in school and not the white washed version that I received and the one that the far right is trying so hard to keep.

[@kimberlymaas4015]

Thank goodness for videos! Blowing up the lies.

[@thundercatt5265]

This is where we began:; Ahmad's trial Is your blueprint, see how everyone worked together,to bring justice it's just a small portion of bad people oppressing democracy , that judge was faithful to his oath,the jury did Jobs objectively,then rooting out the corruption , upon discovery , the more you stand up, against them as nation, they will have no choice ,but to surrender to democracy,now I'm going to bed see you tomorrow

[@Thephillips-dj1po]

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

[@veramae4098]

In 1961 book "Black like me" shocked a lot of Americans who really didn't realize how bad life was for Black Americans. Another writer tried to repeat the experience, but, she was a woman. Her backer, a newspaper pulled her out after just 2 weeks because it was too dangerous. Even as a kid, I remember thinking,, but wait. I'm glad she had backup, but what about all the black woman who must live with this? I wish someone would do that again.

[@Beluga_groyper]

This isn’t the 60s where blacks are these pathetic weak individuals that are being “brutalized”. It’s the other way around, pavement apes are killing other blks and more whites everyday and get away with it

[@anonymous-en5uq]

Be grateful that we have a God that will uncover and reveal what you really are or really think. The truth will be exposed.

[@johnnyguillotine1673]

God doesn't help... It's effort applied by people.

[@tim3172]

Imagine being THIS brainwashed?

[@Beluga_groyper]

@@johnnyguillotine1673God helps more than the mere theories you believe in

[@Beluga_groyper]

@@tim3172 says the guy who thinks ppl mutated from monkeys when archeology has proved otherwise

[@balrog322]

@@Beluga_groyper ⭐️Dumbest comment of the day.

[@Ijustwanttofindvotes]

Waiting for the outrage from Marjorie Greene. She'll recommend congressional medals.for.them too.

[@Beluga_groyper]

You’re getting justice for a serial burglar, let that sink in

[@Ijustwanttofindvotes]

@@Beluga_groyper evidently the jury thought.he was murdered regardless of what he was doing. Let that sink in..

[@LT-wt8jn]

@@Beluga_groyper the worst thing about what you are saying is that as an American citizen, YOU can be a juror, and whoa be to any person of color that will be judged by you because you have no regard for the life of any person of color.

[@GoGreen1977]

@@Beluga_groyper Troll.

[@leothenomad5675]

@@Beluga_groyper You should really remove the Christian part of your screen name, because you are a desecration to everything that word is supposed to mean.

[@lindahope8849]

Much love and prayers Brethren Amen God bless Humanity Amen R.I.P. Ahmaud Arbery Amen

[@Electrify85]

The second DA also needs to be charged criminally. The DOJ also needs to review other cases this county has investigated and found "no criminal wrongdoing. "

[@MirageThaHustla]

That fem prosecutor needs a good dose of her own medicine. Take your medicine, be yotch, a huge prison sentence dose of it. May her fate be that of those she protected.

[@HughJass-jv2lt]

"Be Yotch" 🤣🤣

[@philippschwartzerdt3431]

How often does this happen in the United States that prosecutors cover up a murder?

[@terrencekane8203]

Too often, especially when the victims aren't white.

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

Can't wait until the former DA is tried and convicted. She has no excuse for not properly investigating this murder.

[@TooBadThatDidntKillMe]

It's just another symptom of a pervasive NHIC mindset in criminal justice.

[@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G]

@@TooBadThatDidntKillMe "Justice was served in spite of the system failing" .. Just because justice was served doesn't mean the justice system "worked as intended"

[@TooBadThatDidntKillMe]

@@TRE45ON.is.Bat5hit.Crazy.U.S.G It's a fluke. Like I said, the general attitude when AAs are killed by police or vigilantes is NHIC.

[@Thephillips-dj1po]

Wait, I just saw your profile picture on someone commenting against this or something-oh crap, I’m sorry.

[@TooBadThatDidntKillMe]

@@Thephillips-dj1po Russian Troll Farm impostors are impersonating him.

[@superslice28magee68]

Every time I saw the videos of Ahmaud inside the property, I was wondering what he was thinking. I thought that he may have been daydreaming about maybe building a house like that of his own one day. I think he might have felt safe or thought it a nice place to contemplate. Of course I have NO idea what he was thinking, but I know he Never stole anything. Empathy is very important in our society.

[@alishaygan9844]

thousands of similar prosecutorial “misconduct” happens every day with zero punishment.

[@JusticeFALL-USA]

*“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” “The unexamined life is not worth living.” “There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.” “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”* _~~~SOCRATES_

[@wilywascal2024]

After local police and prosecutors refused to act for months to bring Arbery's killers to justice, essentially condoning and complicit in the racist lynching of an innocent black man, with these verdicts Georgia's shame has been transformed into something of which Georgians can now take pride in their state.

[@hypsyzygy506]

Only the merest smidgen of pride - it was only by chance that this was not added to the catalogue of shame despite the efforts of many Georgian officials.

[@shyguy1630]

They got arrested not because the police saw the video but because the public did. Imagine if that was your child. Killed in the street and no one arrested, and told by police your son was a burglar that was shot. This is one of many reason CRT was created.

[@witchdoctor3781]

The facts is this type of cover up in systems all over the USA has occurred “thousands” of times. Blurred Justice.

[@Jorr235]

The sad part is justice is never served when the victim was senselessly killed. And if not for his mother pursuing justice, these guys would have gotten away with it.

[@AdamBladeTaylor]

Every single case she's ever been involved with need to be re-examined. Also, there needs to be a MASSIVE civilian investigation into the state and all evidence turned over to police. How many other murders have been buried? How many rapists are walking the streets because they were protected?

[@hypsyzygy506]

It's the Deep South. Racism is endemic.

[@kiraward1125]

The only reason there is any justice at all is because they filmed it. Kept the film as a trophy and ultimately when questions started getting hot released their trophy as a means to show how innocent they were. They were so proud of hunting down and murdering a man they kept a trophy and I am amazed the police nor they were smart enough to destroy it.

[@halfnorfolk5310]

I'm glad they decided to look at this case from this standpoint. "Good ol' Boy" justice has put a lot of innocent people 6 feet under or behind bars for life. If certain steps had not be taken, these vigilantes would have gotten off without a trial and no justice would have been had.

[@howardhudson11]

Good on you Mrs Arbery. You helped win this case with your tenacity for justice for your son.

[@illiadmcswain3956]

Why does everyone think5 years is such a serious punishment? Having that prosecuter never work in law enforcement is a start... Wait until these guys get sentenced to see wether true justice is served.

[@GregMeadMaker]

That's true. There certainly appears to be a cover-up on multiple levels. --Audrey in Chicago

[@cigarfeeler]

A met former Prosecutors over the years and I asked this question to each one of these former Prosecutors: "If you believed that an individual is guilty, regardless if you have no evidences to support the guilty individual 🤷, how do you proceed?" This is the answer I received from these former Prosecutors: " If there are no evidences to support my belief of guilty, I WILL FIND EVIDENCES TO SUPPORT THE GUILTY VERDICT TO PROSECUTE THIS INDIVIDUAL!!!"

[@Flower-i3r]

Your Segment Today was so compelling,Way to break it all down. A mother who loses a Son is inconsolable. These ordinary Men went and overstepped there Boundries n Destroyed Both Families. "Crime does Not Pay,n if it pays,You'll Never Be Whole/Happy "

[@jancoo2029]

And yet those with privilege ask why do they need to protest?

[@melanatedone4894]

In 2021 we relieved to finally see some justice. That was granted to use from 1865 . No one needs to be checking freedom papers. We need more verdicts like this to drive the message home . Let’s not forget Ronald Green.

[@seasonsbeatings2227]

*Happy Thanksgiving Eve!* _Hoping Everyone's Family has What they Need!_

[@legslipsandlashes9831]

The outcome of this case makes us give thanks even more. All azzes will get what they deserve. Happy Thanksgiving!!! 😊

[@msjunpyo8]

I know His mother misses that beautiful smile..When I heard they were convicted I cried for all mother's that lost a child no matter the color of your skin I wish that pain for nobody..My son has such a beautiful smile a very handsome young black man like Mr.Arbery I couldn't imagine losing him like this but it is a reality for people of color...

[@Americasinertia]

Sure. Say that to Julius Jones or Darrell Brooks victims

[@msjunpyo8]

@@Americasinertia 400 years wasn't good enough right....And don't forget the true Jesus was a hunted down black man they still haven't stopped

[@idontlikeevilpeople2114]

@@Americasinertia Darrell Brooks was mixed with black AND white but it’s apparent you want to point out the black side, to deflect, right?

[@stevenwatson5922]

What about that Detective.

[@ronaldgiroux3307]

I can’t help but to feel Ahmaud Arbery’s soul can now finally Rest In Peace!

[@denawilliams6574]

I cannot believe there is no captioning for hearing impaired people on this video. But still, Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. ☮❤🙏

[@julesmasseffectmusic]

Auto caption, why not pay an interim to screw it up when you can not pay for software to screw it up?

[@danriley5848]

My wife and I are victims in several cases and we were called a conflict of interest and they did everything possible for us not to receive justice. I am now bringing it to the United States Attorney and hopefully will get justice . Our legal system is full of corruption and I had to see it to believe it hopefully things will change.

[@hermanlove2507]

it has never evaded my contention that a question should be asked of why is it so expedient or necessary that any white person have the reason whatsoever to hate black people when we as black was just minding our own business when suddenly we were kidnapped in our homeland, brought to this country and forced into slavery. it is we as being black that should be hating, that is my contention.

[@valerieschmidtzuzu]

It’s disgusting that if it weren’t for cell phones and videos.. these murderers would have gotten away with it. I hope they rot in jail or worse.

[@alexisnegron7050]

How many times has this happen in the history of this country. And it will continue to happen as long as we have police and others who treat people of color, or not of white descent as subhumans. When they themselves are.

[@carljackson8689]

This is the definition of minding your own business

[@triciac1019]

This breaks my heart. Arbury had his whole life in front of him but it was taken away. His Mom, family and friends will not have him in their lives. It gets me angry that any case has to get a lot of publicity to get a legitimate arrest and conviction. Shame on all that did not do their jobs!

[@wilywascal2024]

The contrast between the impartiality and decorum of the judge in Arbery's trial versus the judge in the Rittenhouse trial was stark and could well have been the difference between justice and injustice.

[@wilywascal2024]

@Rick Doran ~ Agreed, Schroeder needs to go.

[@Hancockst1]

Thank you Ari... love you so much! 🥰

[@maureen1031]

Thank you for the reminder of the police/lawyer negligence from the beginning of this horrible murder. Beying ridiculous. The police who answered the 911 call should be fired or investigated also. Hopefully the DA will also be convicted as well.

[@gsup3874]

She wasn't the only prosecutor! All of the cases in her district need to be up for review!

[@katushawatkins1922]

I hope those who lied and avoided arresting these murderers are held accountable.

[@jawstrock2215]

There should be a trial every time there is death by someone else. This means there could be plea deals, but the process should happen every time.

[@stephenleyden9559]

Given what happened here, the rittenhouse case definitely needs some review. Did the good ole boys of Kenosha organise the trial?

[@stephendailey3108]

No dislikes, this is how passionate folks feel towards the justice system in Georgia

[@rogerjohnson2490]

The FBI needs to come in and have someone review ALL PAST CASES. This is not the first time this has happened...this is the first time they got caught. They all need to be brought to trial.

[@fearfullymade82]

“For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:” Matthew‬ ‭15:19‬

[@yep-sb4uf]

The guilty flee when none pursue.

[@gs9255]

God bless He was a handsome young man 😢😇🙏😇⭐⭐😇