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Jury Selection Wraps Up in Trial of Ex-Georgia Prosecutor Accused of Hindering Ahmaud Arbery Case Investigation

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. – The trial for former district attorney Jackie Johnson, who faces charges of criminal misconduct related to the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery, is approaching its pivotal phase with the conclusion of jury selection set for Tuesday. Johnson is accused of using her office to interfere with the initial investigation into the incident, where Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man, was chased and fatally shot by three white men suspecting him of theft. The case has returned Johnson to the courtroom, this time as a defendant, facing a felony charge for violating her oath … Read more

Jury Awards Ex-Georgia Election Workers $148 Million in Defamation Suit Against Rudy Giuliani

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant legal victory, a jury of eight residents from Washington, D.C. has awarded Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss $148,169,000 in their defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani. The former New York City mayor, who served as then-President Trump’s attorney, faced severe consequences for spreading baseless claims of election fraud regarding Freeman and Moss, a mother-daughter duo, following the 2020 election. The jury’s decision comes as a stunning blow to Giuliani, with damages divided into five different sections. This substantial financial and legal setback serves as a crucial moment in the aftermath … Read more