A former Georgia prosecutor, Jackie Johnson, is set to stand trial for charges of violating her oath of office and obstruction in connection with the investigation into the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was shot dead in February 2020, sparking nationwide protests over racial injustice.
Johnson, who previously served as the Brunswick District Attorney, faces allegations of impeding the arrest of Travis McMichael, one of the men involved in Arbery's death. Despite recusing herself from the case, Johnson is accused of failing to handle the investigation fairly and interfering with law enforcement efforts.
