Ahmaud Arbery's Parents Object To DOJ's Hate Crime Plea Deal

The transcript discusses a federal plea deal involving Travis and Gregory McMichael, convicted in the murder of Ahmad Arbury. The plea deal suggests serving the first 30 years of their life sentence in a federal facility instead of a Georgia state prison. The family of Ahmad Arbury, represented by Lee Merritt, opposes this deal, calling it a betrayal. The DOJ's decision to proceed despite the family's objections is highlighted, and the legal roles of the DOJ and family representatives are clarified.

Who are the two individuals involved in the DOJ plea deal related to Ahmaud Arbery's case?

• Travis and Gregory McMichael

• William Roddy Bryan and Travis McMichael

• Gregory McMichael and William Roddy Bryan

• Ahmaud Arbery and Travis McMichael

What is the next step required for the plea deal to become official?

• Media coverage

• Public announcement

• Family's consent

• Approval by the judge

According to Lee Merritt, what is a speculated term of the plea deal?

• Life sentence in a federal facility

• Immediate release

• Transfer to another state prison

• 30 years in a federal facility

How does Ahmaud Arbery's family feel about the plea deal?

• Supportive

• Betrayed

• Satisfied

• Indifferent

What action does Wanda Cooper Jones plan to take regarding the plea deal?

• Negotiate new terms

• Ignore the plea deal

• Accept the plea deal

• Appeal directly to the judge

Who represents the Arbery family in civil court?

• Gregory McMichael

• Jamal Andress

• Department of Justice

• Lee Merritt

What is the role of the Department of Justice attorneys in this case?

• They work for the government

• They represent the Arbery family

• They are private attorneys

• They are media correspondents