WATCH LIVE: Best Friend Murder Case - GA v. Austin Ford - Contempt & Status Hearings

A Georgia man is being retried for allegedly shooting and killing his friend, leaving her body in a park. This is the second trial against Austin Tybre Ford, 22. A judge had to declare a mistrial on May 1. Jurors convicted Ford of theft by taking, and one count of concealing the death of another, but they deadlocked on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault. They could not agree on whether or not he killed Tori Lang, 18.
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[@twelch8367]

To the mother and family I have never heard such a beautiful summation of one's life with the word big bless your family I pray you find peace

[@DatGurl702]

I love the grandma ❤ she kept it raw with her emotions bless her heart and this family loss of a beautiful soul

[@tameragittens4737]

10 serve 2????? For taking someone’s life? Be F****** Foreal

[@bsbalways47]

I am sorry but an empath would never leave that poor girl laying in the park. Nor would they keep quiet while that family was searching for her. Not saying he did it, but he is no empath

[@j.cutrone]

The grandmother said it all. Nothing else needed to be said. I'm so sorry to Tori's parents and family 💔

[@mary-e5h]

Good job judge! These entitled people deserve consequences!!

[@Gringa_L]

Oh shoot, that sentence is TOO light! the next mother to do this will hurry up and send the pic to someone.

[@tjohnson7811]

The story of the defendant’s mother about why she used her phone was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

[@beautifuldarkgoddess9393]

I agree

[@wend5678]

I don’t understand why he kept quiet, took the gun, and set fire to her car if she did this to herself. Doesn’t sit right with me at all.

[@jesusdebbielizzy]

THE JUDGE WAS TOO SOFT!!

[@sweetpeas8206]

Ms Tanya Lang, I adore you for publicly sticking up for your family. Something tells me that if we sent you to Washington DC, you’d have this country sorted in a matter of days. Bless you. I hope your heart, and the hearts of your family, will be able to heal in time. Tory was lucky to have you in her corner.

[@BKLisaP]

This defense attorney is so extra. He could cut his remarks in half and still be talking too much.

[@crossedup3640]

THIS FAMILY IS SUPER SWEET. TORI was extra super sweet. We will miss her kindness and willingness to HELP EVERYONE especially Austin!! She was loved and supported everyday of her short life. We don't know why but God will definitely have the last say. We love the ENTIRE Lang family. Rest Kiwi 🥝 we got your parents, aunt, and grandmother.

[@ShontebaCaldwell-pe2yn]

This breaks my heart!! Rest in heaven sweet Kiwi 🥝🥝❤❤

[@88jeebs]

Of course the mother takes absolutely no accountability for her actions. No wonder her son is the way he is. Her anxiety, her anxiety. Unbelievable. Should have given her at least a week.

[@TeaSpiracy]

She gave so many excuses. SO. MANY. She deserved the entire 30 days.

[@katego370]

@@TeaSpiracy Do you have any idea what it takes to get 30 days in jail for contempt? Darrell Brooks's behavior x 10 without any remorse. You may hate her son but she, as a person, did express how sorry she was. Yes, excuses, but amongst that was also remorse. She didn't distribute pictures, she realized how wrong it was, and it was the first time she violated a court order. Objectively, her sentence is actually on the heavier side, given the facts, but the judge just wanted her to physically feel the consequences of putting the jury's safety in jeopardy. I think this whole ordeal has definitely taught her why disobeying a judge and committing crimes is not a good plan.

[@MissWishes]

Apparently, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree! She knew exactly what she was doing!

[@melistasy]

Right! Anxiety my foot!

[@KaliceOconnor-yz5gd]

What was that ?

[@LouisaRodriguez714]

👏👏👏 The aunt gave an outstanding performance...lol Please!!

[@shweefranglais7900]

Someone who watches too much social media maybe doesn't know what true grieving of a loved one is like. Comparing their immense grief to acting is callous. Show some respect.

[@kaymizack]

Most court rooms have their own cameras present. She could’ve informed the defense team about her concerns of sleeping jurors and go from there. Especially if she observed this throughout the trial. She’s lying! 1:55:22

[@Gringa_L]

I like that the judge has Resting Skeptical Face. It's very fitting for a judge.

[@kennethsimon6930]

Listening to the grandmother. If that defense lawyer said something of that nature or even implied, he’s a complete and utter scumbag. No excuse for that behavior by a self respecting member of the bar.

[@brbrknndy]

His family said he had a big heart? He lied to authorities and hindered the investigation. He had a glow about him during the sentencing that didn't diminish after sentencing. There was a slight smirk on his face (not a smile of relief as you would expect) when the judge declared a mistrial. The smirk was very quick and then gone. I don't doubt he killed her.

[@KaliceOconnor-yz5gd]

He didn’t and that’s why he wasn’t sentenced for it . Good thing the judge went to school for what she does some people should consider.

[@brbrknndy]

An innocent person wouldn't likely be smirking when the judge declared a mistrial. There would be a look of relief. @@KaliceOconnor-yz5gd

[@Benzsportspicks_CriminalMedia]

Austin Ford didn't pull the trigger on that Gun ... it's a sad situation that he gets blamed for a sad case of young suicidal Girl ... Tori needed help and no one got it for her so you all want someone to pay for her death even though she was clearly suicidal sadly ... if you couldn't see that Tori was sadly suicidal then you are clearly Blind

[@brbrknndy]

He smirked when the judge declared a mistrial. An innocent person would have had a look of relief' not a smirk. I didn't watch the trial and if there wasn't conclusive evidence then yes it should be not guilty and I would've voted that way. Gotta wonder why he lied in the first place. In fact I plan to watch a the replay of the trial. He clearly isn't a good person. @@Benzsportspicks_CriminalMedia

[@missysbloglife]

Now we know why the defendant is the way he is. The mom blaming everyone else for her actions and not taking responsibility. SMH If there were several jurors falling asleep the court would have noticed, the state would have noticed, the defense would have noticed, the bailiffs would have noticed... She was going to use that juror info for something shady.

[@turnerco.b2p515]

I was told to turn off the phone, so it was put in Airplane mode! But then I took a picture of the Jury, cause one was sleeping! But after I took the picture, my Anxiety was so bad, that I knew right away that it was wrong! Nothing she said makes sense!

[@beautifuldarkgoddess9393]

Like Mom like son

[@shannonmorgansavitch1962]

I am praying for Kiwi’s family. I love them so much. My heartbreaks for them.

[@Kimmiwellnesstalks]

Wow has me tearing right now 🙏

[@peace-yv4qd]

It never ceases to amaze me how people who told over and over to turn off their cell phones or other devices but continue to violate a courts order and even worse record and take pictures of the jury. Then to blame it on anxiety and not take responsibility. Apple meet tree.

[@KaliceOconnor-yz5gd]

If it bothers you that much get a job in the field or stfu

[@Indiartworks]

What a shame! I realize that this was a difficult case due to the lack of physical evidence, but I really feel they should have used prosecutors who could have ahown a bit of conviction behind what they believed to be true. The defense lawyer did his job and did it well, which in this case worked. Does it mean that justice was served? No! Absolutely not and it breaks my heart that the family will never have the justice and closure that both Tori and they deserve.

[@reneenelsen7416]

Can't hear the ending of the sentencing. Volume control issue from the presentor.

[@Ms2unique4u]

WOW!!! Mom and accountability have never met, clearly! So, it’s not difficult to understand why the son can’t see his wrongdoings. Mom even had the nerve to take it a step further and blame the assistant defense attorney, saying the assistant defense attorney told the mom she had “special privileges”, and was allowed to have her phone on, in airplane mode. (🙄 Hard eye roll) The mom even made it worse by telling the judge how “people have said things about the family”, implying negative things, but that she stood up for them and came to their defense. Perfect mom…..So, let’s throw the family under the bus, all in the name of saving yourself….that will show the judge what type of person you are! 🤦🏾‍♀️ The 🍎 doesn’t fall far from the 🌳 in this case!

[@Pushing4wardwithTee]

I always wonder how kids drop out of school. My son is in 11th grade and I don’t play those type of games

[@tameragittens4737]

yes that was never an option i even thought about

[@jeffreyhensley9436]

He’s going to pay for what he’s done so the judge needs to do the right thing

[@jeffreyhensley9436]

He deserve life

[@KaliceOconnor-yz5gd]

Yea yours 😭

[@potheadzndrama215]

Judge was harder on the mother than the son smh

[@NatashaRenee12]

This judge played in their face 😢 every one has to pay on judgement day or before 😢 this was sad asf

[@_introvertlife3692]

I‘m sorry but I haven‘t seen a tear???

[@shannonmorgansavitch1962]

Where is his remorse?????

[@jesusdebbielizzy]

Even though it was a hang jury. THE JURY GOT IT WRONG!! HIS DAY WILL COME WHEN HE HAS TO FACE THE ALMIGHTY GOD!!

[@jeffreyhensley9436]

I hope the judge does what’s right and I’m praying for your family

[@jillwanlin9558]

Starts @ 31:03

[@p8triotmode]

3 to 5 yrs max makes the most sense. Two mistrials, they don't have the evidence to sentence him to 30 years. Thats ridiculous.

[@shellyc8080]

Typical.... Judge says to place the photograph from the mother's phone under seal to protect the identity of the jurors but what did you do Judge???? You spoke the names of two jurors in open court in a televised trial! What is your punishment???

[@alexroberson9927]

A gun shot 2 the head with 2 bullets found and no gun!! Homicide

[@MegaKelli10]

The guy is a loser. He won’t accomplish anything in his life. He clearly takes after his mama. They’re both shady but one got away with murder, imo.

[@beautifuldarkgoddess9393]

Generous heart, very spiritual but he’s convicted of concealing the death of another, left his best friend dead in a park😩🤔🤬

[@Ironhart]

1:56:35 what does putting your phone on airplane mode. Leads to taking a picture?

[@cyndilagasse991]

did the pic on the cell phone show a sleeping juror?

[@Ironhart]

Juror falling asleep happen all the time. It’s not the first. Usually another juror will wake them up. Or the officer of the court will, and sometimes they will take a break just to get eveyone going. You gotta rmeber those people will be there for 6-8 weeks long hours. And have to listen to everything!!! We have the power to skip and stop and move on they can’t. So yeah jurors fall asleep. It’s not new.

[@cyndilagasse991]

ok but that wasn't my question@@Ironhart ok but that wasn't my question

[@Ironhart]

1:51:00 yes I’m pretty sure one of them was sleeping. She took the stand and if she was lying on that it would of been brought up.. nothing in the world is good enough excuse to take a pic of the jury in my opinion.

[@ImGladImNaC]

She said No 🤣

[@Saucymantana]

i just watched his episode on The First 48 a few hours ago

[@thejacks3207]

What's the name of the case on the first 48?

[@beautifuldarkgoddess9393]

@@thejacks3207The woman in the dark

[@Ms2unique4u]

@@beautifuldarkgoddess9393 Thanks for leaving the name of the episode! I’m watching it now! 😉

[@Ms2unique4u]

@Saucymantana Thanks for letting people know this case is on The First 48!

[@alexroberson9927]

Thank you for giving this episode

[@NatashaRenee12]

a 10 year probation! It’s the 10 yr probation that will get him he won’t make it

[@leo-thefrenchie-tucker9672]

As a practicing school psychologist I’m appalled the lawyer is asking the pastor/football coach about the defendants learning 🤦🏾‍♀️ I need to go back and watch this entire case

[@tiffaworkinprogress3931]

I think he deserves the most time because he did kill her. I just know he did…

[@zfloe]

Yeah yeah and you guys want melly free.

[@DiMostra77]

Yes people are nuts

[@TeaSpiracy]

😢

[@potheadzndrama215]

I can’t believe how soft this judge is. He should be serving more time. My prayers to “Kiwis” family. I’m so sorry

[@bluedaaz6603]

I’m sorry but those cries and dramatics seemed fake. That aunt put her niece out and into homelessness. I feel empathy for the decedent alone because she evidently didn’t find love anywhere! Her family should have treated her better based on her journal entries to God. I hope she’s at rest nonetheless and hope to never encounter friends like this guy or be a part of a family like this. Everyone failed her.

[@KristineFortunato-fv8kd]

How long does he have in jail for

[@KalaNewell]

3 days

[@Bunnybella765]

He got 10 yrs confinement with 10yrs probation. Mother got 3 days for snapping the photo or contempt of court.

[@ashinthebox]

​@Bunnybella765 does this mean he won't be tried again for the murder?

[@cynthiahagerman5718]

2 sentences of 10 yr probation and 1 for 10 yrs in prison. Hopefully he will do that 10 years. She gave him credit for time served

[@melistasy]

​​@@ashintheboxthe State said they will not try him again for the murder charges.

[@lesare6509]

I don’t know if the defendant shot her but why he did his actions afterwards is very questionable! Then the lies he told. Don’t think the judge listened how hard it is on Tory’s family. He should get at least 15 years, minimum, IMO. He wasn’t a friend. I truly do not understand why Tory would want to hurt herself or wow, kill herself?! Sounds like she had a pretty good life & lots of love, support. I’m just wondering what was in her mind. If she had a true friend, someone would talk to her, get her help, the defendant should have tried to get her to talk to a professional if she felt unstable. Pray for peace & love for the families. 🙏❤️

[@catherineturley]

I can't blame his mom. Your son's life is at stake and a juror is sleeping? Im wondering why the judge didn't address the sleeping juror? Surely one member of the court staff saw this and reported it. They were sharp enough to notice a phone.

[@laceyann738]

I absolutely agree

[@melistasy]

Yes, but you don't handle it by taking a picture. She could've told the bailiff or other court staff.

[@blockhartinabox]

That's if we are going to believe her reasoning for taking the picture. As you said, the court staff were on top of things so I can't imagine if that was actually happening, they would have chosen to do nothing about it. But who knows.

[@shweefranglais7900]

Maybe the sleeping jurors was her perception due to her heightened emotional state. Some of the evidence was very tedious. Maybe someone dropped off for a minute and that triggered her anger. Lying about how the whole event came about however and not aknowledging that she deliberately turned the phone on and deliberately took a photo of the jurors did not look good to say the least.

[@DiMostra77]

Let him go home