Jackie Johnson, the former District Attorney for the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, is facing charges of breaching her oath of office and obstructing a police officer, per NPR News.
Ahmaud Arbery was shot on February 23. Just over an hour after his son killed Arbery with a shotgun during a pursuit through their neighborhood, Greg McMichael reached out for assistance to his previous employer. The chief state prosecutor of the area. It wasn’t until May 5, when a disturbing cell phone video of the incident, filmed by Bryan, was made public, that any arrests were made.
State prosecutors allege that Johnson attempted to protect the McMichaels from being arrested. Greg McMichael had previously been an investigator in her office and had also served as a police officer.
Ahmaud Arbery’s Family Demands Justice
The family of Arbery is eager to see this corruption case brought to trial.
“To get 100% justice for Ahmaud,”
his father, Marcus Arbery states. He emphasizes that holding the former prosecutor accountable is just as crucial as convicting the killers. He also stated that elected officials are meant to serve all citizens fairly.
Johnson, a white woman, held the position of local District Attorney for a decade. She has denied any interference and claims she promptly recused herself from the Arbery case. In May 2020, she was questioned on a local radio show. When asked about the accusations that she advised the police against arresting the McMichaels, her response was
“That’s so far from the truth, it’s just a straight up lie,”
Johnson said on WIFO’s Butch and Bob show.
The Georgia Attorney General’s office is anticipated to present various evidence at Johnson’s trial. This includes records of approximately 16 calls exchanged between Greg McMichael’s phone and Johnson’s in the days and weeks following Arbery’s death.
The prosecution of Johnson’s case will be handled by the Georgia Attorney General’s office, with jury selection scheduled to begin on Monday.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
