Former U.S. Attorney: Video Of Ahmaud Arbery In Construction Site ‘Has No Bearing Whatsoever’ On McMichael’s Defense

Over the weekend, defenders of Gregory and Travis McMichael seized on surveillance cam footage reportedly showing Ahmaud Arbery walking through a construction site prior to the altercation that led to his death, claiming the evidence proved the father and son were justified in setting up an armed roadblock to enact a citizens arrest.

However, former U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Michael J. Moore says the video has “no bearing whatsoever” on the McMichaels’ defense.

“It really has no impact at all on the ultimate outcome of the shooting,” Moore told Fox News. “He’s not reported to have been seen carrying a drill set, a toolbox, a nail gun, anything you might think of, not even seen breaking in the place. He’s just seen running down the road.”

On February 23, Ahmaud Arbery was jogging through a neighborhood in Satilla Shores, Georgia, where residents reportedly saw him enter a house that was currently under construction. Recently released surveillance cam footage shows Arbery entering the house and observing the area for a few minutes before leaving with nothing in his possession. During this time, a 911 call was made alerting the police to Arbery’s presence.