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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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DARK SECRETS: In arbery death case possible jurors question hate crimes | Rare Historical Photos

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Several potential jurors in the hate crimes trial of three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery said in court Tuesday that they believe problems with racism in America are exaggerated and questioned whether there should be special charges or punishments for crimes motivated by race.

One jury pool member was asked by the judge and attorneys why she wrote on her juror questionnaire that "hate crimes are damaging to society as a whole.”

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