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Defense’s Request to Remove Rev. Jesse Jackson Highlights Desperation
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6:49Now PlayingHistorically, courtroom manipulation and intimidation have played a significant role in cases, particularly in the South.
White people hostile to racial justice would routinely establish a presence in Southern courtrooms in an effort to intimidate Black plaintiffs, defendants, jurors and lawyers.
The defense attorney in the trial of the men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery say that Black preachers supporting Arbery’s family represent an intimidating presence in the courtroom.
The defense even argued to have civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson removed from the courtroom on the grounds that his presence, along with other Black leaders and pastors, could influence the jury.
BNC contributor Dr. Brittney Cooper joins Charles Blow on “Prime” to discuss the defense’s request.
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