DOJ Investigating Ahmaud Arbery Case As A Hate Crime

The transcript discusses the case of Ahmad Arbery, a black man shot by two white men, and the subsequent investigation by the DOJ into whether the killing was racially motivated. It outlines the timeline of events, including the delay in arrests and the legal context, such as the lack of hate crime laws in Georgia. The DOJ's ability to prosecute under federal hate crime laws is highlighted, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the case's progress is noted.

What is the significance of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Junior Hate Crimes Prevention Act in this case?

Why was the case stalled until at least mid June?