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US state of Georgia abolishes citizen's arrest law


US state of Georgia abolishes citizen s arrest law
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Wanda Cooper-Jones, Ahmaud Arbery s mother, said she hoped the repeal of the law would save lives
The US state of Georgia has abolished American Civil War-era legislation that allowed citizen s arrests of suspected criminals.
The move was prompted by the fatal shooting of jogger Ahmaud Arbery, 25, by a white man who suspected him of being a burglar, in February 2020.
Mr Arbery, a black man, was pursued by Greg McMichael and his son Travis McMichael, who shot him dead.
A video of the encounter drew national attention and triggered protests.
A neighbour, William Bryan, joined the chase and filmed the encounter. ....

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