Posted 11/29/2023, 5:38:00 PM
Judge Declines to Dismiss Charges Against Ex-DA Accused of Mishandling Ahmaud Arbery Murder Investigation
- Judge denies former Georgia DA Jackie Johnson's motion to dismiss misconduct charges related to Ahmaud Arbery murder case
- Johnson accused of hampering investigation into Arbery's murder by telling police not to arrest one of his killers
- Johnson charged with felony violation of oath of office and misdemeanor hindering an investigation
- Defense argued no evidence supports charges, but prosecutors revealed numerous calls between Johnson and Arbery's killer
- Arbery's killers found guilty of murder in state and federal courts; given life sentences