Dismissal of Felony Charge Against Former Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson in Ahmaud Arbery Case

Former Brunswick District Attorney Jackie Johnson had a felony charge dismissed for hindering the investigation into the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. The judge cited a technical flaw in the indictment. Johnson denied trying to shield Arbery's killers and immediately recused herself from the case. The men responsible for Arbery's murder are serving life prison sentences. Prosecutors faced setbacks in proving obstruction charges against Johnson.

Appeal to Throw Out Hate Crime Convictions in Ahmaud Arbery Case

Attorneys are asking a U.S. appeals court to throw out the hate crime convictions of three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery, arguing that evidence of past racist comments didn't prove racist intent. The men were convicted of murder and hate crimes in a highly publicized case.