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Defense attorney Jason Sheffield calls a witness during the trial of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, at the Glynn County Courthouse on Nov. 18 in Brunswick, Ga.// Photo Sean Rayford/AP
December 3, 2021, 2:16 pm
Arbery Exclusive: Defense Attorney Shares His Experience
Jason Sheffield reflects on the Brunswick murder trial and verdict.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Local Jewish lawyers are representing Gregory McMichael, middle, charged along with his son Travis, right, in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, left.
October 9, 2020, 7:17 am
Jewish Attorneys Take Racially Charged Case
Local Jewish lawyers are representing Gregory McMichael, middle, charged along with his son Travis, right, in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, left.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Governor Brian Kemp signs Hate Crimes Bill into Law on June 26.
June 29, 2020, 5:42 am
Kemp Signs Georgia Hate Crimes Bill into Law
When the law takes effect July 1, courts will have a new tool to punish defendants found to have acted with bias in committing a crime.
By Dave Schechter
Georgia is close to leaving the ranks of states without a hate crimes law.
June 24, 2020, 7:34 am
Georgia Legislature Approves Hate Crimes Bill
Jewish groups, notably the Anti-Defamation League, played an integral role in years of lobbying for passage of a law recognizing bias in determining sentence.
By Dave Schechter
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