Attorneys Present Jurors With Dueling Portraits Of Ahmaud Arbery

Attorneys Present Jurors With Dueling Portraits Of Ahmaud Arbery

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Social Studies, History, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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The trial of three white men accused of killing Ahmad Arbery, an African American, is underway in Brunswick, GA. The defendants, Gregory and Travis McMichael, and William Bryan, face charges including murder. The community has rallied for justice, with clergy members praying outside the courthouse. The trial features a nearly all-white jury, and the prosecution argues the defendants attacked Arbery. The defense claims self-defense, citing neighborhood crime. Technical issues arose with police body cam footage, and the trial is expected to last two weeks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the three men on trial for the killing of Ahmad Arbery?

James White, Robert Black, and William Green

Michael Johnson, David Brown, and Sarah Lee

John Doe, Richard Roe, and Jane Smith

Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William Bryan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the plea entered by the accused in the Ahmad Arbery case?

Guilty

Guilty with explanation

Not guilty

No contest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the community play during the trial?

They supported the defendants

Clergy members prayed for justice

They remained silent

They protested outside the courthouse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence did the prosecution present in the trial?

A witness testimony

Cell phone video showing the shooting

A police report

A written confession

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue did the defense highlight in their argument?

The defendants' alibi

The lack of evidence

The defendants' lack of motive

The neighborhood's recent crime issues