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Sneak peek: Justice for Ahmaud

October 08, 2020 / 03:14

This episode discusses the tragic death of Ahmaud Arbery, the pursuit of justice by his mother Wanda Cooper, and the racial implications of the case. Key topics include the circumstances surrounding Arbery's death, the lack of initial arrests, and the subsequent legal actions against the suspects.

Wanda Cooper shares her emotional journey following the murder of her son, who was killed while jogging in his neighborhood on February 23, 2020. She describes the pain of losing him and her relentless pursuit for justice.

The episode highlights the societal impact of Arbery's death, including the public outcry and the video evidence that brought national attention to the case. Cooper emphasizes that her son was not committing a crime and was unjustly targeted.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the episode discusses the charges against the McMichaels and the implications of their defense claims. Cooper expresses her determination to seek justice for Ahmaud and to ensure that his story is not forgotten.

The conversation reflects on the broader issues of racism and violence in America, framing Arbery's death as a modern-day lynching that resonates with historical injustices.

TLDR

Wanda Cooper discusses her fight for justice after her son Ahmaud Arbery was murdered while jogging in 2020.

Episode

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[Music] i think about it a lot when i go out and run it's a very strong connection when i run now
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to a mod aubry my mod and i were best friends the way ahmad died it just it hurts my soul he was jogging through
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a neighborhood minding his own business three white men decided to get in their trucks and
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pursue a mod they became judge jury and executioner he didn't deserve anything that came to
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him on february 23 2020. it's very painful my mom was my baby and a mom's gone he was hunted down
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like an animal he was killed because of hate this was a lynching modern day lynching and it looked like
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something that happened in the 1920s it's 2020. [Music] i miss the little kisses on the cheek
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my mom was the kid that would just come in the house just give me a hug he was more than just a boyfriend he was
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he was a friend very shy and quiet but once you got mod to kind of open up oh man it's just all kind of love and
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goodness in there his unofficial crime was jogging while black no one has been arrested or charged in
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the death of 25 year old ahmad arbury the local authorities the police department they
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had no intentions of making arrests and they didn't make an arrest what were they doing telling lies
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hoping i go away her pursuit for the truth is heroic she was actively involved in investigating what happened
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to her son my son was not committing a crime i had to keep pushing to get answers she
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is relentless i would not go away she wasn't going to be turned back by anybody video has surfaced of an
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african-american man being chased down and killed while his family says he was just out
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john murder in broad daylight was streamed into people's homes all across the country
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i just think the world saw the way that he was killed but then there was no arrest
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two suspects a father and son are being held without bail tonight charged with murder and aggravated
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gregory and travis mcmichael deny any wrongdoing in the shooting but police say they have also arrested
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william bryan the man who recorded the video of the killing it has nothing to do with racism we
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think the right result will be an acquittal if history is any guy then it's more likely than not that
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these men walk they took my baby boy from me i think they woke up a sleeping giant in
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wanda cooper i want justice for so mark could rest in peace

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  • 95
    Most heartbreaking
  • 90
    Most emotional
  • 90
    Biggest cultural impact
  • 85
    Most shocking

Episode Highlights

  • The Tragic Death of Ahmad Arbery
    Ahmad Arbery was killed while jogging, sparking outrage and calls for justice.
    “It hurts my soul he was jogging through a neighborhood.”
    @ 00m 19s
    October 08, 2020
  • A Mother's Relentless Pursuit
    Wanda Cooper fights for justice after her son's murder, refusing to back down.
    “She is relentless; I would not go away.”
    @ 01m 59s
    October 08, 2020
  • Charges Filed in Ahmad's Death
    Two suspects are charged with murder, but questions of racism loom large.
    “It has nothing to do with racism.”
    @ 02m 42s
    October 08, 2020

Episode Quotes

  • He was hunted down like an animal.
    Sneak peek: Justice for Ahmaud
  • My son was not committing a crime.
    Sneak peek: Justice for Ahmaud
  • They took my baby boy from me.
    Sneak peek: Justice for Ahmaud

Key Moments

  • A Mother's Grief00:44
  • Jogging While Black01:24
  • Call for Justice03:03

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