A Georgia judge has dismissed felony charges against former Brunswick Judicial Circuit DA Jackie Johnson, accused of hindering the police investigation into Ahmaud Arbery's murder. Johnson's defense successfully argued that the indictment contained technical flaws. Although Judge John R. Turner expressed sympathy for Arbery's family, he stated he could not comprehend why arrests were delayed after the crime. Johnson defended her actions by asserting she recused herself and did not attempt to shield the killers, despite having prior conversations with an investigator involved in the case.
Senior Judge John R. Turner expressed sympathy for Ahmaud Arbery's family, stating he would never understand why police failed to arrest Arbery's killers sooner.
Jackie Johnson testified she never attempted to shield the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, stating that she recused herself and informed law enforcement her office would not get involved.
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