Jun 04 Testimony: Shooter used racist slur as Ahmaud Arbery lay dying By Russ Bynum, Associated Press “Mr. Bryan said that after the shooting took place before police arrival, while Mr. Arbery was on the ground, that he heard Travis McMichael make the statement, ‘f------ [n-word],’” Dial said. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Prosecutors describe racist slur as Ahmaud Arbery lay dying By Russ Bynum, Associated Press Three men who were charged with murder months after the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery appeared Thursday by a video link from jail for their probable cause hearing following a week of angry protests in the U.S. over law enforcement… Continue reading
May 25 Watch 3:54 News Wrap: Top Democrats slam Trump’s COVID-19 testing plan In our news wrap Monday, top Democrats slammed the Trump administration’s national COVID-19 testing strategy. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, with other colleagues, blasted the effort as intending to “reject responsibility.” Also, the British prime… Continue watching
May 22 Watch 5:01 News Wrap: Passenger jet crashes in Pakistan In our news wrap Friday, a passenger jet crashed into a crowded residential district in Karachi, Pakistan. Most of the 98 people aboard were feared dead, but at least two survived. Rescuers combed the wreckage for signs of life. Also,… Continue watching
May 22 WATCH: Georgia prosecutor pledges to find justice in Ahmaud Arbery case By Kate Brumback, Russ Bynum, Associated Press Gregory and Travis McMichael were arrested on murder and aggravated assault charges after a video spread on social media, more than two months after the slaying. Continue reading
May 21 Man who filmed fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery arrested on murder charge By Russ Bynum, Associated Press The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 50-year-old William “Roddie” Bryan was arrested on charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment. Continue reading
May 19 WATCH: Political leaders, attorneys hold news conference on the death of Ahmaud Arbery By Russ Bynum, Associated Press A video released Monday shows police in Georgia attempting to search Ahmaud Arbery's parked car in 2017 and when he refuses to let them and begins to walk back to the vehicle an officer tries to use a stun gun… Continue reading
May 17 Law enforcement ties, long delay complicate Arbery case By Kate Brumback, Colleen Long, Associated Press A newly appointed investigative agency and prosecutor have to untangle the criminal investigation, build a case and make up for lost time and missed opportunities. Continue reading
May 15 WATCH: Attorneys for defendant in Arbery killing say it was ‘not just another act of violent racism’ By Russ Bynum, Associated Press The attorney for a homeowner thrust into the spotlight of the Ahmaud Arbery shooting says a young black man filmed by a security camera walking through the unfinished home in December and February may have stopped there for a drink… Continue reading
May 12 Local prosecutors under investigation for handling of Ahmaud Arbery slaying By Jeff Martin, Russ Bynum, Associated Press “Unfortunately, many questions and concerns have arisen" about the actions of the district attorneys, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said Tuesday in a statement. Continue reading