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AsianLeprechaun
Good!
pumper
Now arrest all the fuckers who covered for them.
SourcePleaseThanks
Who covered? ... do you mean the people that (rightfully) recuses themselves due to conflicts of interest?
Swinglowmysweetballs
Police had the video for 2 months, we get to know about this because the video was posted on the net; racist mother fuckers looking out for
Swinglowmysweetballs
Each other.
GroovyCrowley
Great, but I'm sure that just happened to stop the complaining.
Takethejump
So sad that murderers getting arrested late because of public pressure is what counts as good news. Everything About this is awful.
justnotthatinteresting
Don’t mean a damn thing till they’re convicted and sentenced.
brootis
Sauce: https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2020-05-06/ahmaud-arbery-death-investigation
scooterthepolluter
RolandLovecraft
FEBRUARY 23RD?! Holy fuck thats insane.
Arguile
Fuck those murdering assholes.
iHateNicolasCage
Hopefully they go
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mactoid
In Georgia, being arrested for killing a black man is one thing, being convicted by a jury of 12 “good-ole-boys” is quite another.
BladeSmithSapper
Those two ass hats need to go to jail!
BrendonB
Georgia is northern Florida.
DopeChicken
Yes! The (social media) system works!
RogerTwoThree
Only reason its gotten anywhere is because the video was released. Looks like it was the turd who was videotaping just tryin to save his ass
Onlyhereforthelaughs
Dude was murdered on the 23rd of February. But only arrested today? Better late than never I guess.
Shellibobelli
Can we please make sure everyone knows Ahmaud Arbery's name, and not the monsters who killed him?
Luminiferuz
Their claim that he became aggressive is hilarious. If I'm jogging and two yokels jump out with guns, I'm guaranteed to get aggressive.
wisco97
The local officials have already proved to be incompetent. If a special prosecutor isn’t appointed they might get a slap on the wrist
revenfett
Two DAs have already recused themselves. They have a special prosecutor.
Imightbetrolling
Lazy racist cops. Only did something because the case started to blow up online.
ThatuldoPig
Wow. These dudes got picked up quick once their addresses got put out online. Something tells me this is more for their protection.
AdmiralAlbatross
God, what a nightmare.
atomiccheesegod
GIB probably saw another Ferguson riot brewing, and the cops in the south are too fat to fight in their surplus GWOT armored vehicles
johnnyratbastard
That poor fucking guy, about time.
thistakestoolong
I'm a 2A guy, all about rights and self protection. Tese two ACTIVELY SOUGHT conflict, retrieved long guns, and went after someone. They are
thistakestoolong
ENTIRELY at fault, and I hope they use the fact they retrieved arms gives cause for premeditation. In my eyes, this was manslaughter at
thistakestoolong
A minimum. I hope they do 25 to life.
Nuuuuuwong
If they were cops, their choices will be segregation or death in prison.
steve1907
World this have happened if there wasn't so much recent online interest? Plus now this will make everyone's fickle focus move on to
patriSleepVillain
If fickle focus has caused this, then good
hadtochangemyusernamecauseIgotdivorced
Exactly. And what's the first thing the police Dept asked? Who leaked the video.
steve1907
something else and in a few months it'll be quietly closed.
Brockimania
So these 2 men committed Ahmaud Arbery?
rzlprnft
Armed robbery?
Brockimania
Sorry. That was terrible, I know.
rzlprnft
No it wasn't
Erythrotrichophile
They didn't do this because they saw the video. They did this because WE saw the video.
Bukkhockey
Murderers are arrested regularly, without there being a video. Your conspiracy theory about "they" is nonsense.
Kopar
I hate that I agree with you but I think you're unfortunately correct.
cholymilone
FYI I reposted your comment to twitter bc it’s undeniable
iloveisla
So so so true
thindrumdotcom
What video? Guess I’ve Ben under a rock
MASSIVESPACEMONKEY
It's weird; part of me wants to stop you having to see it, another part thinks everyone should see it. Fucking horrible.
thindrumdotcom
Oh noooooooooooooo
link306
Hi Ben, welcome to the party.
CyranoDeBurlapSack
Who rocks the party?
yomammyboy
Ben rocks the party
TeenTitansGo
https://twitter.com/shaunking/status/1257700960618643459?s=20
Conser1
Ew...Talcum X? You couldn't find a news site that had the video? Like CNN?
TeenTitansGo
Instead of complaining about the source, you could’ve just said thank you. Clearly you had the time to look for it yourself. Good day
cherbear333
.....this happened in broad daylight :(
Squirrelfurkeyboard
Did his family raise hell at all? I would've been screaming from the rooftops.
Starcatcher1986
I'm willing to bet that's the reason why we've seen the video.
Insomnia297
Bruh, what? Did you think they'd say "Nah, it's cool, we get it. He should've known black people shouldn't jog."? Of course they rose hell.
Squirrelfurkeyboard
I'm not American, so I'm baffled why media is just now reporting it. Trying to find the oldest mention of the case, with no luck. 1/2
Squirrelfurkeyboard
If this happened in February there's an illicit cone of silence around it. This would be impossible in in Scandinavia.
coinringguy
That’s one of the interesting bits, why was there a seemingly random video.
ProphetOfPhil
I think it was a video from someone who joined them during the chase
MarigoldRound
There was a third POS chasing him down. He recorded for posterity, I guess. Then he leaked the video in hopes of getting a lighter sentence.
aloharamada
Ah, haven't heard that version yet, is there a source for this?
humanhotplate
It wasnt random, the guy who recorded it was with the Mcmichaels and released the video to show no wrong doing.
MintyHippo6889
"no wrong doing" kinda backfired on them.
humanhotplate
Maybe, video is the only evidence and it shows the victim lunging at them first, with no audio and the laws in georgia what they are, it'll
humanhotplate
Be up to a jury to convict, it also doesnt help the older guy is a retired cop, I could easily see this being tossed out.
maxwilder
Somebody saw shit was about to go down, and recorded it. Good thing, too.
humanhotplate
No the guy recording was with them, he released the video to show no wrong doing, not to help out the family of this murdered young man
maxwilder
Yes, I can see from news reports that you’re right. (That said, I’m still technically correct.)
DamnedAustin
A couple of angry white dudes with guns yelling and chasing down a black man out for a jog tends to catch attention. Even in Georgia.
Jomppexx
Chasing? Go watch the whole video not a clip used in the news. I'm not trying to defend these gun-crazies but this isnt a clear case at all.
DontPurpleRainOnMyParade
They chased him then tried to block his way numerous times but he kept avoiding them. Until the last 36 seconds, but...
DontPurpleRainOnMyParade
... even then he tries to run around the truck
anakhasilver
They were in a car. He was not. To have their guns, they had to have chased him down.
Jomppexx
He literally runs past the car and after that they shoot him. The car doesn't even move, they certainly don't chase him.
coinringguy
It looks like they were waiting for him. I think the person filming knew there was going to be a confrontation.
mahakalabhairava
he was cocking his gun to murder ahmaud. he was part of the lynch mob.
thatusernamehasntalreadybeenchosen
The person filming was a third guy in the truck, whose lawyer released it, presumably to get his client cleared of any charges.
coinringguy
But why....
hotsho111
That might be the most insane part of this. They released it because they thought it would exonerate them
Jomppexx
What are you on about? The video is filmed from a completely different car. I've watched it. Horrible yes but many weird things in there.
Apeofdeath
It's about time
Neoeon
When did it happen? February?
Apeofdeath
Yes
DarkZalgo
Wait what the fuck? It took three months?
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DamnedAustin
FUCK THAT.
Neoeon
Apparently. Didnt happen before it went viral.
DarkZalgo
That makes me feel gross. Why are people proud of this country again?
Neoeon
Jingoism and a failure to educate people.
7thlevelLazerLotus
Good. But this trial will be ugly. The racists have a half decent argument for self defense since he rushed them before they fired.Buckle up
MinorityOpinion
The jogger also had a right to self-defence. You cannot pursue someone and then claim you acted in self-defence.
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
Holy fuck that video is a gift to the defense. I pity the jurors who will have to watch it hundreds of time and who will get to know the...
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
specific frame numbers which will be debated over for days on end. They’ll never get them for murder in the 1st degree. Which sucks.
destinoz
Agreed, this isn’t going to be as simple. It’s Trayvon Martin all over again. Shooter caused confrontation but will claim self defense.
cherbear333
WTF. Men chase you with a truck, jump out with guns, and then its justified you get killed, bc you fought? Maybe god is smiting us after all
MoldyKumquat
What makes you say they are racist?
PMmeYourFeetLadies
Gee... I wonder
twoblackhands
The south has a history of black men being ganged up on and lynched by groups of hate filled white supremacists so it’s what people think.
happyguide
"it was self defense, they were terrified of the 2 armed gunmen in a vehicle against one unarmed jogger odds"
W0b0
Dude. How come ppl can bring assault rifles to govt buildings and yell at cops. Legally somehow. In Michigan
W0b0
But a black lives matter protest, someone even has a handgun holstered, you know they'd be sprayed with police bullets
W0b0
Idk prob not the right place to comment. Or even right at all to comment. But I did. Just looking for some reply
happyguide
I mean, something seems to be coloring their judgement, you know. Cant put my finger on it. Some kinda difference btwn the protesters.
barnwolf
Ah, I forgot holding a gun makes you immune to having your neck broken or skull cracked open.
happyguide
They blocked him with their truck, brandished weapons, demanded he stop to "talk". That's Mad Max shit. Anyone would have to fight or run
barnwolf
I believe that's still self defense. That doesn't mean what they did wasn't wrong.
happyguide
It is self defense to try to disarm a gunman that you cant escape, yes. Thank you.
GermaneRiposte
Ya how unfortunate for them they attacked a fucking total stranger and he had the nerve to resist them.
Aj1218
Even the original DA said self defense is a probable argument. He ran at a man with a gun and tried to grab it.
Ensano
isn't that self defense 101, rush a person with a gun but run from someone with a knife
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happyguide
Fucking madness. Calling victim "criminal suspect" for no reason. Saying the victim's attempt at self defense is an "attack". On 2 gunmen.
PookyButt
Absolutely not. Don't do that. If you have the ability to run away run away. Not a political statement, just a self defense one
theyear1500
He tried to run away they chased him with trucks.
ClaudeKenny
Good. His family deserves justice.
WhatTheDormouseSaid
We all do
HeirElfSquire
GBI had fucked up other high profile cases... This will be the same
AbeFromanSausageKingOfChicago
Sadly these arrests rarely lead to justice. Former cop with a Georgia jury...
ConservationOfAss
These men’s lives have been defined by acts of hate and fear, they’ve caused untold misery. If there is a hell, they are on the waiting list
735824
The Orange One first.
DevonGronka
Be warned, it's a long wait right now. =/
creamyt
Is there other shit they have done?? Or is it just this? Not that this isn't enough, I'm just curious if they have a history.
Magnum3point141592654
$10 says the racist and broken justice system gives them less than they deserve for this heinous crime.
HatinS8N
Death penalty
AbeFromanSausageKingOfChicago
Yup. And whatever sentence is given we’ll hear about an early release before the end of the year.
cosonfused
Playing it safe I see
caine224
What, in your opinion, do they deserve?
Magnum3point141592654
A cell under the prison
Lepercake
Flay them, slay them, and bury them in unmarked Graves.
caine224
Pro torture and pro death penalty. How American of you.
Lepercake
I'm not American.
IKissedAGuyNoHomo
Ye ye motherfucker, I'm proud to be an American, where we burn Nazis at the stake. Fuck klan and the confederacy, true Americans kill Nazis
HulkHoganWeComingForYouNiiiigaaaaa
They won't get it. Especially in that state and the father's connections
JenkinsSidekick
It shouldn't matter what the fathers connections are. This fucking country is so crooked on everything.
caine224
So you aren't looking for justice so much as the outcome you want.
HulkHoganWeComingForYouNiiiigaaaaa
Terence crutcher philando Castile and so on received justice? same story same out come so I'm hold holding my breath
caine224
Not same, those were cops that killed them.
corvettee01
Where I'm from locking people away for live for murder isn't a radical idea.
caine224
Must be from america, most other countries don't do life imprisonment or death penalty.
stew9703
dude, its obvious that they rolled up on him as a due in a truck with guns while he was jogging. Gunning down a robber isnt justice.
stew9703
duo*
caine224
Do you see me defending them?
stew9703
yes
Zyrixion
Justice would be those murderers hanging for what they did. Acceptable would them never seeing the light of day again.
caine224
Like I said.
CaptainThePirate
Zippittydoda
babycoolredhead
Yeah, we'll see about that...
MaadMaanMaatt
Cartoon bounce
BatmanOSX
U called?
fozzibab
Not until they're found guilty and either executed or locked up for life for it, the murdering bastards. Somehow I doubt it'll happen.
Munkymunky
Justice isn't the arrest, justice wil be a fair trial by a prosecutor not connected to the accused and in front of a judge and jury
LookingForWorkInColorado
DASautoxAustin
Justice comes in court. Not in mobs or accusations
babycoolredhead
Whoops, I was hoping for street justice.
kjanthony41
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.
babycoolredhead
The whole world is already blind, and it isn't because of those seeking justice.
lightfoot2
Arrested, good. But this is GA, they will probably walk......
GoldDoesntMeanImJewish
I live and Savannah. I can guarantee that if they're aquitted there will be riots. Dark days ahead if this doesn't go well.
cadburyegg
Jury of their peers.
dbba
It shouldn't be that hard to find 12 racist murderers there
BeanMugged
Dead man walkin'. Deeeaaad man walllllkin'.
crushingbore
Yes they deserved to die and I hope they burn in hell.
thistakestoolong
Aint you neva seen my movies?!?
baloothead
Nope. Made the national news. These guys are history. Welcome to jail boys!
stxtfr
Vote for politicians who will hold racists accountable. They also appoint officials who affect this. Trickle down racial combat. VOTE
iwantmytwodollars
I hope not!
Imapreacher
I don't think that the delayed arrest had as much to do with racism as it did that this dude was a former cop and had connections.
SourcePleaseThanks
Correct, people kept recusing themselves for conflict of interest... but dont compromise the circle jerk
johnnywalkergold
Sad but true
acountrymember
Hey! OP owes you $3.50 over here!
themightymellophone
Idk, Georgia law is pretty clear about when you can do a citizen's arrest, and this meets none of the criteria. Either manslaughter or 1st °
Delathi
Problem is going to be if they charge with 1st degree and they walk like Zimmerman. They need to charge them for what they can convict.
humaneffigy
Clear to you, but easy to twist. All they have to do is be like "well he fought it was self defense". GA is nuts with this stuff.
ProphetOfPhil
They had a loaded shotgun they were brandishing at him dude
humaneffigy
Let's hope that's obvious enough.
revenfett
Raising an affirmative defense is not as simple as you think it is.
stevethegr8t
If you have a shotgun and I’m jogging and I fight back it’s not self defense on your part. It’s murder.
DLTBGYDCU
Have you seen the video?
GeraSol13
I haven't, where can I see it?
DLTBGYDCU
Check News4Jax.com local news. Also Drudgereport.com.
GeraSol13
Thanks
GhostofCharlieKirk
LiveLeak.com always LiveLeak for any video like this
GeraSol13
Thanks
TeenTitansGo
https://twitter.com/shaunking/status/1257700960618643459?s=20
GeraSol13
Thanks, so sad. He was doing nothing wrong.
brootis
I’ll give you tree fiddy if they are found guilty.
MrStarkLord
@Lightfoot2 doesn't have the balls for that
lightfoot2
Are we looking to take bets via bitcoin?
MrStarkLord
No. I don't have a bit wallet. But I was (failing) to land a joke that $3.50 was too much for you (or anyone).
CanYouFeelItNowMrKrabs
Looks like you need to pay up
mrsherb0
$3.50??
APimpNamedWetback
Witnessed!!
FarmerFerg
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BurtGummerCannonFuse
Heard
Ketheres
THE PACT HAS BEEN MADE.
LuffyFett
Witnessed. Is that Tree Fiddy per upvote the comment gets?
Weegeenmario
WITNESSED
ProbablyNotMegatron
KABLAAAAAAAAA!!!!
sjs1126
HUZZAH
dickjones949
Almost certain to walk. They set them up to walk. Charging them with murder is why. Murder charge will not stick.
SourcePleaseThanks
It was clear cut murder
dickjones949
You obviously don't know the definition of murder. I'm not defending the guys with guns here. I'm saying it's foolish to charge them with
SourcePleaseThanks
Serious question... how is it not clear cut premeditated 1st degree murder? They got a group together, got guns, ran a guy down.
dickjones949
Yeah. Still hard to establish a intent with all the circumstances. Voluntary manslaughter would have been much easier to prove.
dickjones949
murder as the charge will not stick.
Averien
Police, even in the South, face similar conviction rates to civilians. In this case, there is an abundance of evidence beyond testimony. 1/
Averien
Odds are exceptional that not only are they convicted, they will receive extremely harsh sentencing. 2/2
dbba
Do they face similar rates of incarceration or being charged? Maybe they only get charged when there is overwhelming evidence
Averien
Similar rates of incarceration, and while rates of being charged are lower, it is still around 80-85% of the rate of civilians.
Averien
There's definitely work to be done, yet, and police aggression has increased (not just killing), but they also do a *MUCH* better job 1/
Averien
addressing it than they get credit for in popular media. Keep in mind, the abnormal and the horrific make news, so the biggest mistakes 2/