Georgia man, son charged with murder in shooting of unarmed black man

A white former police officer and his son were arrested in Georgia and charged with murder in the shooting death of an unarmed black man, an incident that touched off a furor in the community and among civil rights activists nationwide.

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[speechless]

They only got arrested because it went viral. Punish them the way they deserve to be.

[compaqedr]

Now arrest the police chief for obstructing justice.

[jaymo]

The most dangerous kind of murderers: the kind that think their murders are just and heroic.

[kevinsargent]

The cops had this video for 2 months and never even arrested the 2 until the video was leaked. Initially they were more concerned with finding out who leaked the video than prosecuting the murder.

[ericparker]

The arrest should have been a forgone thing, I’m waiting for the conviction.

[joonietunes]

After two months? This man would have never had justice if this video hadn't leaked. What a corrupt police force.

[sandiegojoey]

This is an execution, a hate crime, they should never see the light of day again and anyone connected to the investigation needs to go to jail too.

[samsmom]

To the friends and family of this young man, I am so sorry for your loss.

[lorig]

I can't believe they weren't arrested Immediately! It's shameful. It's a clear case of murder

[thegreatestcomfortsoflife]

I can't imagine how they think even as a former law enforcer, that it is okay to shoot and kill an unarmed innocent black man who did nothing to them. I wish more could be done than them just being charged. They deserve to be behind bars for life.

[theecastine]

Shout out to the white protesters that’s a big deal I appreciate yall

[ututpururut]

WHOEVER TRIED TO COVER THIS UP AT THAT POLICE STATION NEEDS TO GO TO JAIL !!!!

[CarlosMorales-hnpu]

They better charge them with capital murder.

[thecutbeautii]

Today is that young man's birthday. Bless his soul.

[mariebrown]

I do not believe this is the father's first time Lynching, he was training his son.

[BayBooda]

Yeah whoever's in charge in this district and have authority of arrest and to bring charges all need to be terminated immediately . From the the district attorney to the chief of police, this is beyond sad and a disgrace . Truly shameful, you can just smell the prejudice reeking from them mugshots

[CosmicPen]

A former cop? I’m shocked. Imagine the crimes he committed as a cop.

[SZUSEast]

Aggravated assault? Wtf?! How come when we get arrested for shit they throw the most hardcore charges but when they do it it's the minimalist?

[ddo]

Finally. They should dismantle that entire police department. Start w the sherriff. Pure corruption

[misanthrope]

Aggravated assault⁉️ How about murder 1? How about a hate crime? So unjust 😪