Trial Date Set for Jackie Johnson in Arbery Case

Jackie Johnson, the former district attorney of Glynn County, is set to stand trial for alleged misconduct in her handling of the Ahmaud Arbery case, with jury selection scheduled for January 21, 2025. Johnson faces felony charges for violating her oath of office and misdemeanor charges for hindering a police investigation after Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by three white men in February 2020. The case gained national attention, leading to the conviction of the shooters for murder and federal hate crimes. Johnson had recused herself from the case due to a professional relationship with one of the shooters, complicating the investigation. The trial has been delayed for several years, prompting emotional responses from Arbery's family, who seek justice and accountability. A pretrial hearing is set for December 11, 2024, as the prosecution aims to present its case against Johnson.