Supporters, family of Ahmaud Arbery speak out after guilty verdicts

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. — More than a month after the trial for three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery began, the jury has reached its verdict.

On Wednesday, a Glynn County jury found Travis and Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan guilty of murder. Travis McMichael was convicted of malice murder while Greg McMichael and Bryan were convicted of felony murder.

Moments after the judge read the jury’s verdicts to the courts Arbery’s family, supporters and prosecutors exited the courthouse to a cheering crowd and had the opportunity to address them.

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Ahmaud Arbery's family, supporters walk out of court after jury finds 3 men guilty in his murder. Travis McMichael was found guilty on all counts including malice murder and felony murder. Greg McMichael and Roddie Bryan were found guilty of felony murder.

Before anyone addressed the crowd about the outcome of the trial, Reverend Al Sharpton led them in prayer.

Rev. Al Sharpton leads crowd in prayer after verdicts in trial of Ahmaud Arbery's death "First and foremost, we must thank God," Sharpton said.

Arbery’s parents, Marcus Arbery Sr. and Wanda Cooper-Jones, both spoke about the justice they finally felt they had achieved for their son. Both thanked their supporters, but gave glory to God for the outcome of the trial they waited nearly two years for.

Ahmaud Arbery's mother speaks about guilty verdict in murder of her son Ahmaud Arbery's mother speaks about guilty verdict in murder of her son

Ahmaud Arbery's father speaks after jury finds 3 men guilty in his murder Ahmaud Arbery's father speaks after jury finds 3 men guilty in his murder

Lead Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski thanked supporters and the jury for seeing the evidence in the case and “doing the right thing.”

Dunikoski told Channel 2′s Tony Thomas that Travis McMichael’s testimony on the stand was the most pivotal moment in the trial.

Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski speaks after 3 men convicted in Ahmaud Arbery's death Dunikoski says Wednesday's outcome was a group effort between fellow prosecutors and those supporting their cause.

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The McMichaels and Bryan have not yet been sentenced. A date has not been set for a sentencing hearing.

Judge reads verdicts after jury finds 3 men guilty in Ahmaud Arbery's murder Judge reads verdicts after jury finds 3 men guilty in Ahmaud Arbery's murder

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