Courtesy of the Arbery Family
Yesterday we looked at a motion filed by the defense in the trial of Travis and Greg McMichael, asking for Ahmaud Arbery’s criminal record to be brought up as relevant evidence. Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley declined to rule on that motion, ordering both the prosecutors and the defense to submit written opinions in the next 20 to 40 days. A separate motion by the defense was tabled, with the judge expected to announce today whether he will allow the request to proceed. The McMichaels’ attorneys have asked that details of Arbery’s mental health be allowed to be entered as evidence. Judge Walmsley declined to issue a decision on that request, postponing his ruling while deciding overnight if Arbery’s personal medical records are relevant and applicable to the matter at hand. A decision is expected today, but prosecutors are once again crying foul. They’re accusing the defense of yet another tactic seeking to blame Arbery’s death on his