Ahmaud Arbery Case: Man Who Recorded Video Is Receiving Death Threats

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Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down while going for a jog, and now the man who filmed the incident claims he's scared after receiving death threats.

Back in February, 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed by two strangers as he went for a jog. The two men responsible, father and son duo Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael, weren't arrested or charged for killing Ahmaud, even though they had no cause to chase him down or argue with him in the first place. Only recently did the video surface and circulate online, causing a public outcry. After celebrities and politicians stepped forward to complain about the lack of justice, the McMichaels were arrested and are currently being held without bond in a Georgia jail.

While there are many unanswered questions about this case, one blaring concern was the identity of the man behind the camera. Someone was following and recording the McMichaels confront Ahmaud as he was minding his business, and the man responsible for the video has come forward. William "Roddie" Bryan hasn't shared exactly why he was there on the scene that day with a cameraphone rolling, but he's been making the press rounds on news stations claiming that his life is in danger.

“I had nothing to do with it. I'm trying to get my life back to normal, and it’s been smeared for the last week," Bryan reportedly told Action News. "I was told I was a witness and I’m not sure what I am, other than receiving a bunch of threats.” He added, "I’d be lying if I didn’t say I wasn’t scared. If that’s what they wanted to do was scare me, they’ve scared me." Watch another interview with William Bryan below as he speaks with CNN about the case.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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