Breaking Down the Law and Policy in the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

Breaking Down the Law and Policy in the Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

Author: PeachPod Media Group, LLC May 19, 2020 Duration: 1:13:36

On today's podcast, we break down the implications of the law and policy for the coming grand jury proceedings in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. We also discuss the state budget situation facing lawmakers when they return to Atlanta next month. 

See the Bitter Southerner for an excellent piece about the claim Arbery's family can make to Georgia's coastal communities and what was lost in his passing. 

Check out Zak Cheney-Rice's reflections on parenthood in the wake of the shooting. 

Read about other incidents regarding questionable police practices by the Glynn County Police Department in Georgia Recorder.

Read this argument against citizen's arrest statutes from American University law professor Ira Robbins.


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