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Ahmaud Arbery trial: defense attorney requests 'no more Black pastors in here'

Guardian, 12 Nov 2021
A defense attorney in the trial over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery has sparked outrage after asking the court to limit the number of Black pastors in the public gallery, claiming their presence could influence the jury. Kevin Gough said the presence of high-profile figures such as Rev Al Sharpton and Rev Jesse Jackson could be 'intimidating' for members of the almost entirely white jury. 'We don't want any more Black pastors in here,' Gough said
Ahmaud Arbery killing: outrage as defence team tries to limit Black pastors in courtroom
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