Arbery murder trial shines spotlight on troubled Glynn County law enforcement

Georgia Today

English - October 22, 2021 15:46 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB
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Jury selection is underway in the Brunswick trial for three white men accused in the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery, who was Black. It’s also a reminder for some residents of a long-broken trust with a police department and other county law enforcement agencies that took almost three months to open an investigation into the 25-year-old's death. This week's Georgia Today podcast delves into the troubled history of Glynn County policing and how the trial may expose the department to even greater national scrutiny.