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Sneak peek: A Promise to Ahmaud

November 26, 2021 / 03:45

This episode covers the murder trial of Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael, and William R. Bryan for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man. Key discussions include the trial's racial implications, the family's grief, and the public reaction to the case.

The episode features emotional testimonies from Ahmaud Arbery's mother, who reflects on her son's life and the pain of his death. She describes the impact of his murder on her and the community, emphasizing the injustice of a modern-day lynching.

Details about the trial proceedings are shared, including the jury composition and the defense's arguments. The episode highlights the systemic issues within law enforcement that delayed arrests and accountability.

The episode also discusses the viral video of the incident, which brought national attention to the case and sparked widespread outrage. It examines how the public's response influenced the trial and the ongoing conversation about race and justice in America.

Overall, the episode serves as a poignant reminder of the realities of racial violence and the fight for justice faced by the Arbery family.

TLDR

The episode discusses the trial of three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery while jogging, highlighting racial injustice and family grief.

Episode

3:45
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[Music] the state of georgia versus travis mcmichael guilty greg mcmichael guilty
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william r brian guilty three white men were found guilty of murder for chasing down and fatally
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shooting a 25 year old black man named ahmad arbory in february 2020. to tell you i never thought this day
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would come but god is good [Music] i think about it a lot when i go out and run it's a very strong connection when i run
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now to a mod aubry my mother and i were best friends the way ammar died it just it hurts my soul
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was jogging through a neighborhood minding his own business three white men decided to get in their
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trucks and pursue a mod they became judge jury and executioner [Music] it's very painful
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my mom was my baby and a mom's gone it was hunted down like an animal this was a lynching modern day lynching
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we've had break-ins the guy was trying to take the shotgun away from it there's nothing else i can do
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[Music] i miss the little kisses on the cheek my mom was the kid that would just come
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in the houses give me a hug his unofficial crime was jogging while black [Music]
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the local authorities the police department they had no intentions of making arrests and they didn't make an
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arrest what were they doing telling lies hoping i go away no one has been arrested or charged in
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the death of 25 year old ahmad arbury my son was not committing a crime i had to
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keep pushing to get answers she is relentless i would not go away she wasn't going to be turned back by
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anybody video has surfaced of an african-american man being chased down and killed while his family says he was
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just out jogging nobody got us on video you just witnessed it i got it i got it on video this murder in broad daylight
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was streamed into people's homes all across the country i just think the world saw the way that
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he was killed two suspects a father and son are being held without bail tonight charged with
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murder and aggravated gregory and travis mcmichael deny any wrongdoing police say
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they have also arrested william bryan the man who recorded the video of the killing
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today marks the first day of the murder trial against the men accused of killing
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a mod arbory 12 jurors have finally been selected 11 white people and one black person
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[Music] it's very hard to look at the three defendants that are responsible for modeling me sitting there in front of me
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yes it's very hard mr arbory is under attack by all three of these men travis has no choice but to fire his weapon in
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self-defense do you still believe this case is about race i do if it was a white guy that was jogging in a black
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neighborhood it would have been totally different it has nothing to do with racism
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they took my baby boy from me [Music]

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  • 85
    Most heartbreaking
  • 80
    Most emotional
  • 80
    Best concept / idea
  • 80
    Most talked-about

Episode Highlights

  • The State of Georgia vs. Travis
    Three white men were found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery while he was jogging.
    “Three white men were found guilty of murder for chasing down and fatally shooting a 25 year old black man named Ahmaud Arbery.”
    @ 00m 14s
    November 26, 2021
  • A Mother's Relentless Pursuit
    Ahmaud's mother fought tirelessly for justice after her son was killed.
    “I had to keep pushing to get answers; she is relentless.”
    @ 02m 05s
    November 26, 2021
  • The Trial Begins
    The murder trial against the men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery starts with jurors selected.
    “Today marks the first day of the murder trial against the men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.”
    @ 02m 51s
    November 26, 2021

Episode Quotes

  • But God is good.
    Sneak peek: A Promise to Ahmaud
  • It just hurts my soul.
    Sneak peek: A Promise to Ahmaud
  • This was a lynching, modern day lynching.
    Sneak peek: A Promise to Ahmaud
  • His unofficial crime was jogging while black.
    Sneak peek: A Promise to Ahmaud
  • They took my baby boy from me.
    Sneak peek: A Promise to Ahmaud

Key Moments

  • Guilty Verdicts00:07
  • Painful Memories01:15
  • Modern Lynching01:24
  • Unjust Arrests01:50
  • Trial Begins02:51

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