Ahmaud Arbery (Glynn County detail)
The original Glynn County DA Jackie Johnson was indicted for showing favoritism to the McMichaels due to Greg McMichael's work in her office. She was convicted of violating her oath.
Jackie Johnson was the Glynn County District Attorney when Ahmaud Arbery was killed in February 2020. Gregory McMichael, one of the killers, was a retired investigator in her office.
Johnson recused herself from the case after it was assigned to her office but was accused of directing police not to arrest the McMichaels. The case sat dormant for over two months with no arrests.
In 2021, Johnson was indicted on charges of violating her oath of office and obstructing police. She allegedly showed preferential treatment to the McMichaels and directed officers not to make arrests.
Johnson was convicted of violating her oath of office in 2022 and sentenced to 12 months of probation and community service. The conviction was a rare instance of a prosecutor being held accountable for failing to pursue charges.
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