Alfreda Robinson
President & CEO
Washington, DC

Tricia “CK” Hoffler
President-Elect
Atlanta, GA

Nathaniel Lee
Vice President of
Finance
Indianapolis, IN

Yuri Walker
Vice President of
Membership
Reston, VA

Lamont Bailey
Vice President of
Sections & Divisions
Queens, NY

Lonita Baker
Vice President of
Regions & Affiliates
Louisville, KY

Ashley Upkins
Secretary
Nashville, TN

Hon. Leonard Murray
Treasurer
Chicago, IL


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NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

May 11, 2020


       

The National Bar Association demands that the U.S. Department of Justice immediately and exhaustively investigate Georgia local authorities’ handling of the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old African American male jogger on February 23.

The National Bar Association has fought for equal rights under law since its founding in 1925. For 95 years, we have spoken truth to power about unjustified and unpunished killings of innocent African Americans, whether the method of murder was lynching or gun violence. We do so again.

The National Bar Association is outraged that local law enforcement officers and prosecutors delayed charging and arresting two white males with murder for over ten weeks, despite graphic video evidence that appears to establish probable cause.

The video shows Arbery trying to jog by a pickup truck with two armed white men, before struggling with them, and then falling to the ground dead when shots were fired. On Thursday, May 7, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation  arrested retired police detective Gregory McMichael and his son Travis  on charges of murder and aggravated assault.

Like other national leaders, I strongly condemn the shooting and delay in charges — which came only after the video footage went viral.

I urge all NBA Members and Affiliates to contact Congress, the White House, bar associations, sororities,
fraternities, and other organizations to demand that the U.S. Department of Justice swiftly investigate the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery to insure justice for all.

On behalf of the NBA Board of Governors,

Alfreda Robinson

Alfreda Robinson
President & CEO
National Bar Association
 
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