Former prosecutor indicted for shielding men who killed Ahmaud Arbery from being charged.

[Nevilledog]

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Lauren Peikoff
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) -- Former prosecutor indicted on misconduct charges alleging she shielded men who killed Ahmaud Arbery from being charged.
1:38 PM · Sep 2, 2021

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[malaise]

1. Great news

Get thee to the greatest page

[yonder]

2. I don't know what a misconduct charge or its consequences mean in Georgia

but I'd think obstruction of justice (or more) would be appropriate.

[2naSalit]

3. Who is filing these charges?

The FBI, I hope?

[Nevilledog]

4. Not sure, but I believe this was a state grand jury

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[3Hotdogs]

7. Yeah, and she's purrty too.

As I figure it, if it came from a grand jury, it is serious. It ain't play time.

[Solly Mack]

5. Good

[Hoyt]

6. That would be great.

[slumcamper]

8. The Klan runs deep, deep, deep...

[kacekwl]

9. It's time the "law enforcement" oath breakers are

made an example of. Throw the book at these criminal public servants.

[multigraincracker]

10. Prosecutors and cops are part of the same gang.

They trade “Professional Courtesy’s” every day. Them and their families never get traffic tickets. Local prosecutors rarely charge local cops.

[crickets]

11. Good. K&R for visibility.

[Nevilledog]

12. Statement from Georgia Attorney General

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https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2021-09-02/carr-announces-indictment-former-brunswick-da-violation-oath-public


ATLANTA, GA —Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the indictment of former District Attorney Jackie Johnson on charges of Violation of Oath of Public Officer and Obstruction of a Police Officer. As alleged in the indictment, these charges are related to the investigation surrounding the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.

“Our office is committed to ensuring those who are entrusted to serve are carrying out their duties ethically and honestly,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “We thank the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Glynn County Grand Jury for their hard work. While an indictment was returned today, our file is not closed, and we will continue to investigate in order to pursue justice.”

Attorney General Carr’s Prosecution Division presented evidence to a Glynn County grand jury over several months, resulting in Johnson’s indictment* on September 2, 2021. Specifically, the indictment charges the defendant with the following which, if convicted, can carry the respective penalties:

Violation of Oath of Public Officer – This is a felony that carries 1-5 years.

Obstruction and Hindering a Law Enforcement Officer – This is a misdemeanor that carries up to 12 months.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation assisted in this investigation.


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