In a recent courtroom hearing, the three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old unarmed Black man in Georgia, have sought a new trial. Greg McMichael and his son, Travis McMichael, were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, while their neighbor William Bryan received a life sentence but with the opportunity for parole.
Their legal team appeared before the same judge who issued the original sentences on Thursday, presenting arguments that included claims of a tainted jury. This move comes as the trio also continues their appeal against a federal hate crimes verdict that has been imposed upon them.
The case of Ahmaud Arbery has been pivotal in igniting discussions on racial justice in America, shedding light on the systemic issues surrounding race and violence in the country.
