This May 17, 2020 photo shows Ahmaud Araby's recently painted mural in Brunswick, Ga. (where he was killed and shot to death in February). It was created by Marvin Weeks, a Miami artist. (AP Photo/Sarah Blake Morgan) Sarah Blake/AP
Georgia's county court, where Ahmaud Abery's three murderers are on trial, misled potential jurors into suppressing evidence. This included the mental health history of the black jogger, 25, which a judge barred from the trial.
Vice News reported that potential jurors could be removed from the jury pool if they see the suppressed evidence.
Evidence on the court website included information about how often Travis McMichael and Greg used their firearms, as well as the Confederate Flag vanity plate that Travis McMichael had placed on his truck.
Ronald Adams, Glynn County Superior Court Clerk, stated that "we are aware of this [website] issue and that the judge will make that decision,"
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A jury candidate could be disqualified from being on the jury if they read the information. It could lead to a mistrial if the person is still chosen for the jury.
Wednesday marks the third day for jury selection in this high-profile case. Both defense and prosecution attorneys tried to find a common ground on Tuesday.
When asked his opinion on the case that has been dominating national headlines, one panelist stated he was "sick" of it.
Many potential candidates expressed concerns about their safety if selected to serve.
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Nearly 1,000 potential jurors will be considered for the 12-person jury. On Monday, six hundred people showed up.
Arbery was running through Satilla Shores near Brunswick on February 23, 2020, when the McMichaels allegedly armed themselves and went after him. According to the case, father and son chased Arbery and captured him before opening fire. William "Roddie Bryan, a neighbor, is also on trial. He allegedly joined the fray and captured a cellphone footage of Travis McMichael shooting at Arbery from close range using a shotgun. They are each facing nine charges, including malice murder and felony murder as well as aggravated assault.
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Police were told by the McMichaels that they used pickup trucks in order to keep Arbery away from their neighborhood. They claimed that he was stealing, and that security cameras at an open-framed house were able to catch him previously. Both Georgia Bureau of Investigation investigators and the Georgia Prosecutors strongly refuted the allegations. They also claimed that race was the main factor in the incident.
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After footage of the incident was posted online, Arbery's murder was not investigated and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was involved. The shooting and the alleged coverup made national headlines. It was part of larger racial reckoning, which also included the deaths Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.
Federal hate crimes have been also charged Bryan and McMichaels. The trial is scheduled to begin in February.
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Original Author: Barnini Chakraborty
Original Location: A mistake made by a county court could result in a mistrial in Ahmaud Albery case
