Former Georgia DA Jackie Johnson faces trial for allegedly hindering the Arbery killing investigation.

Former Georgia District Attorney Jackie Johnson appeared in court facing charges of violating her oath of office and hindering police during the investigation of Ahmaud Arbery's 2020 killing. Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by Greg McMichael and his son Travis McMichael while jogging. Prosecutors allege Johnson used her position to protect the McMichaels, while Johnson denies wrongdoing. Her trial is set to begin on January 21.

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