The trial for three men—accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery after spotting him running near a home under construction in their coastal Georgia neighborhood—has entered its eighth day on Tuesday, following a day of factual witnesses called by the state and highly-publicized complaints about Black pastors being allowed in the courtroom.  Those complaints all came from one defense attorney, Kevin Gough, representing William “Roddie” Bryan. Bryan filmed moments of the encounter that ended with Arbery’s death on Feb. 23, 2020. The white Brunswick resident is accused, alongside former cop Gregory McMichael and his son, Travis. After issuing a half-hearted apology for targeting Black pastors, Gough again voiced similar complaints at the beginning and end of trial proceedings on Monday. At one point, Gough attempted to trigger a mistrial because he was opposed to civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson joining Arbery’s parents in court. Judge Timothy Walmsley refused to entertain such a motion, denying Gough’s request. So hours later—after seeing photographs of shotgun wounds in Arbery’s chest, near his left armpit, and in his right wrist and after hearing from a firearm and tool mark examiner just how close the shotgun used had to be to Arbery—Gough again attempted to press the alleged issue of unfairness his client faced.  Updates will be added as the trial continues. Jump below the fold for more information on the trial to date. Read more