Family, supporters turn out for first day of jury selection in Ahmaud Arbery murder trial

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Wanda Cooper-Jones passes supporters as she walks to the entrance of the Glynn County Courthouse with her attorney Lee Merritt on Monday October 18, 2021.
Wanda Cooper-Jones passes supporters as she walks to the entrance of the Glynn County Courthouse with her attorney Lee Merritt on Monday October 18, 2021.
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Supporters surround and sing for Ahmaud Arbery's aunts Diane Arbery Jackson, Kimberly Cummings Arbery, and Ruby Arbery outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday October 18, 2021 in Brunswick Georgia.
Supporters surround and sing for Ahmaud Arbery's aunts Diane Arbery Jackson, Kimberly Cummings Arbery, and Ruby Arbery outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday October 18, 2021 in Brunswick Georgia.
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Wanda Cooper-Jones exits the Glynn County Courthouse with her attorney Lee Merritt after a lunch break on Monday October 18, 2021. Jury Selection is expected to begin during the afternoon session.
Wanda Cooper-Jones exits the Glynn County Courthouse with her attorney Lee Merritt after a lunch break on Monday October 18, 2021. Jury Selection is expected to begin during the afternoon session.
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Marcus Arbery, 2nd from left, and his attorney Ben Crump talk with media as they walk toward the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday for the first day of jury selection in the trial for the 3 men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.
Marcus Arbery, 2nd from left, and his attorney Ben Crump talk with media as they walk toward the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday for the first day of jury selection in the trial for the 3 men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.
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Rev. John Perry, a candidate for Brunswick Mayor, offers a prayer as motion hearings were set to begin in the trail of the 3 men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery Monday morning on the steps of the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick Georgia.
Rev. John Perry, a candidate for Brunswick Mayor, offers a prayer as motion hearings were set to begin in the trail of the 3 men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery Monday morning on the steps of the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick Georgia.
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Pastor Drew Thompson, Union City Church, offers a prayer for members of the Transformative Justice Coalition as outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday.
Pastor Drew Thompson, Union City Church, offers a prayer for members of the Transformative Justice Coalition as outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday.
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Members of the media line up to enter the Glynn County Courthouse Monday morning before pre-trial motion hearings in trial of the 3 men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.
Members of the media line up to enter the Glynn County Courthouse Monday morning before pre-trial motion hearings in trial of the 3 men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.
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The attorneys for Greg McMichael enter the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday October 18, 2021.
The attorneys for Greg McMichael enter the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday October 18, 2021.
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Marcus Arbery stands with his attorneys outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday October 18, 2021.
Marcus Arbery stands with his attorneys outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday October 18, 2021.
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A member of the Transformative Justice Coalition holds a Justice for Ahmaud sign outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday.
A member of the Transformative Justice Coalition holds a Justice for Ahmaud sign outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday.
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Desiree Whitfield leads a chant on Monday outside the Glynn County Courthouse as pre-trial motions are heard in the trial of the 3 men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick Georgia.
Desiree Whitfield leads a chant on Monday outside the Glynn County Courthouse as pre-trial motions are heard in the trial of the 3 men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick Georgia.
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Members of the Transformative Justice Coalition watch the live feed from inside the courtroom as pre-trial motions are heard on Monday.
Members of the Transformative Justice Coalition watch the live feed from inside the courtroom as pre-trial motions are heard on Monday.
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Members of the Transformative Justice Coalition hold signs and chant outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday.
Members of the Transformative Justice Coalition hold signs and chant outside the Glynn County Courthouse on Monday.
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Glynn County Sheriff E. Neal Jump checks in with members of the Transformative Justice Coalition on Monday outside the Glynn County Courthouse.
Glynn County Sheriff E. Neal Jump checks in with members of the Transformative Justice Coalition on Monday outside the Glynn County Courthouse.
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Worship leaders from all around Glynn County offer prayer and song on the steps of the Glynn County Courthouse Monday morning as pre-trial motions are heard in the trial of the 3 men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.
Worship leaders from all around Glynn County offer prayer and song on the steps of the Glynn County Courthouse Monday morning as pre-trial motions are heard in the trial of the 3 men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.
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Ahmaud Arbery's aunts Diane Arbery Jackson, Kimberly Cummings Arbery, and Ruby Arbery speak to the media Monday outside the Glynn County Courthouse.
Ahmaud Arbery's aunts Diane Arbery Jackson, Kimberly Cummings Arbery, and Ruby Arbery speak to the media Monday outside the Glynn County Courthouse.
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Attorney Ben Crump and Marcus Arbery speak with the media about the trail for the 3 men that are accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.
Attorney Ben Crump and Marcus Arbery speak with the media about the trail for the 3 men that are accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery.
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Wanda Cooper-Jones enters the Glynn County Courthouse with her attorney Lee Merritt on Monday October 18, 2021.
Wanda Cooper-Jones enters the Glynn County Courthouse with her attorney Lee Merritt on Monday October 18, 2021.
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Kevin Gough, the defense attorney for William Bryan, hold the door for an associate on Monday October 18, 2021 as they enter the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick Georgia.
Kevin Gough, the defense attorney for William Bryan, hold the door for an associate on Monday October 18, 2021 as they enter the Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick Georgia.
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