It's proving difficult to find a jury in the trial for Ahmaud Arbery's killing. Some are scared

[Jilly_in_VA]

Finding jurors to sit in the trial for the three men charged in Ahmaud Arbery's killing is proving difficult in the Glynn County, Georgia, courtroom where jury selection began this week.

Hundreds of people have been summoned, and from the 60 people who have been questioned since Monday, many said they have already formed strong opinions about the case, know the defendants or are scared to sit. They point to potential consequences specific verdicts may have on the community.

One prospective juror said that while she doesn't know much about the case itself, she has seen Facebook headlines and "I run with Ahmaud" bumper stickers across town. She expressed concern about how polarizing the case has been among the community.

Ahmaud Arbery's father says he is praying for the 'right jury' as selection continues
"I think it would be naive to think there couldn't be real world repercussions," the woman said, adding she wouldn't let fear stop her from trying to weigh the case fairly.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/23/us/ahmaud-arbery-jury-selection-process-difficult/index.html

[no_hypocrisy]

1. Move the venue to another jurisdiction in GA

[SoCalDavidS]

2. Stories Like This Make It Easier To Accept The Fact That I Hate America nt

[Boomerproud]

3. That the case should be "polarizing " is frightening in the extreme.

A man was cornered and shot dead for God's sake. What is defensible about that?

[MichMan]

4. Unfortunately in this day and age, I don't blame her

If the juror reaches an honest determination after hearing all the evidence to support a not guilty verdict, there is a chance that their name would be leaked and they would receive threats or be blamed for any riots that could develop.

We tell jurors to be impartial and listen to all the evidence & the law, but then they risk being doxed if they don't come up with the "right" verdict according to those who have already made up their minds.