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Closing arguments to begin in hate crimes trial of Ahmaud Arbery's killers

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By Theresa Waldrop and Jason Hanna, CNN Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in the federal hate crimes trial of the three White men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia two years ago. After four days of testimony from 21 witnesses — only one for the defense — the government and defe…

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New York Times
After Calling One Witness, Defense Rests in Arbery Hate Crimes Trial (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 18, 2022
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A federal jury will hear closing arguments on Monday and then determine whether the three men convicted of Ahmaud Arbery’s murder killed him because he was Black.
New York Times
Live Updates: Closing Statements Set to Begin in Hate Crimes Trial for Arbery Killing (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 20, 2022
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Prosecutors will argue that the men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery pursued him because he was Black. The defense says that they suspected him of break-ins in their neighborhood.
KTVZ Bend
Closing arguments to begin in hate crimes trial of Ahmaud Arbery's killers (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Feb 20, 2022
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By Theresa Waldrop and Jason Hanna, CNN Closing arguments are set to begin Monday in the federal hate crimes trial of the three White men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia two years ago. After four days of testimony from 21 witnesses — only one for the defense — the government and defe…
Fox5 Atlanta
Ahmaud Arbery: Closing arguments in hate crimes trial set for Monday (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Feb 20, 2022
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Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys for the men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery will give their final pitches to the jury in the federal hate crimes trial.
Washington Post
Closing arguments in Arbery hate-crimes trial focus on whether racism caused his killing (opens Washington Post)
Published Feb 20, 2022
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A federal prosecutor began Monday's opening arguments by saying the defendants' history of racist statements explains why they chased Ahmaud Arbery and "shot him and let him die on the streets like an animal.” Defense closing arguments come next.

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