First Coast News: “A former Brunswick District Attorney has been indicted on charges related to the investigation surrounding the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.
The indictment accuses Jackie Johnson of violating her oath of office by “showing favor to Greg McMichael during the investigation.”
It goes on to say she recommended Waycross DA George Barnhill to the Georgia Attorney General’s Office to take over, and did not disclose that she had previously reached out to Barnhill.
Johnson is also accused of obstructing law enforcement, according to the indictment, when she directed officers with Glynn County Police to not place Travis McMichael – who is accused of shooting Ahmaud Arbery – under arrest.
“Our office is committed to ensuring those who are entrusted to serve are carrying out their duties ethically and honestly,” said Attorney General Chris Carr. “We thank the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Glynn County Grand Jury for their hard work. While an indictment was returned today, our file is not closed, and we will continue to investigate in order to pursue justice.”
Carr’s prosecution division presented evidence to a Glynn County grand jury over several months, which led to Johnson’s indictment on Thursday.
“I was real happy. At the same time, I’m still sad because it’s been a long time coming,” Marcus Arbery Senior, Ahmaud Arbery’s father told First Coast News. “I hope she pays for what she has done. and all the pain she has caused everyone out here.””