Coverage dated February 3, 2022

Travis McMichael will face federal hate crimes trial after withdrawing guilty plea

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The withdrawal comes days after a U.S. District Court judge rejected terms of a plea deal between defense attorneys and prosecutors that was met with passionate objections by Arbery's parents.

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CBS News
Travis McMichael will face federal hate crimes trial after withdrawing guilty plea (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 3, 2022
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The withdrawal comes days after a U.S. District Court judge rejected terms of a plea deal between defense attorneys and prosecutors that was met with passionate objections by Arbery's parents.
Newsweek
Travis McMichael withdraws guilty plea, will face jury on hate crime charge (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 3, 2022
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McMichael, who was convicted of murder in November, withdrew his plea after a U.S. District Court judge rejected the terms of the plea agreement.
WTHR Indianapolis
Travis McMichael withdraws guilty plea, will proceed to federal hate crimes trial (opens WTHR Indianapolis)
Published Feb 3, 2022
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Now both McMichaels have withdrawn their guilty pleas.
CBS News
Gregory McMichael withdraws plea in federal hate crimes trial after judge blocks agreement (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 3, 2022
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The trial for Gregory McMichael, who has already been convicted of killing the 25-year-old Black man in 2020, is scheduled to begin on Monday.

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