KINGSLAND, Ga. A Kingsland pastor is traveling to Minnesota next week to offer support and encourage peace following the death of George Floyd. We are going to go and be a voice of hope and a voice of encouragement," said Pastor Mack Knight of Refreshing Oasis Church. Earlier this week, demonstrators also looted stores and broke windows of buildings. During his trip to Minneapolis, Knight wants to encourage people to seek justice peacefully. I think I would just offer them how to organize peaceful protests and tell them the results of a peaceful protest against a violent protest, Knight said.

KINGSLAND, Ga. The former Kingsland police officer convicted of violating his oath as an officer in the shooting death of Tony Green is out of prison, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Zechariah Presley served seven months of his sentence. In October, he was sentenced to one year in prison and four years of probation. He told News4Jax, they were upset and hurt on Thursday when they learned Presley was released early. He was acquitted in 2019 of voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter charges.

But Zechariah Presley will only spend the first year of his sentence in prison. Presley was wearing a jail uniform Friday when he walked into the courtroom, which was filled with people wearing red for Green and others wearing blue for Presley. Witness impact statements were made by Green's family members. Green's family has moved forward with a civil suit. That left the jury to weigh Presleys court testimony recalling what had occurred with a sometimes conflicting account by prosecutors and investigators.

KINGSLAND, Ga. - Dozens packed an emergency town hall held Friday evening, days after former Kingsland police Officer Zechariah Presley was found not guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Tony Green. The Camden County jury that had deliberated for nearly three days found Presley guilty of violating his oath of office. He and others said they believe the shooting is a sign of a racial issue within Kingsland and Camden County. "People around the country need to support this thing and get to know the case of Tony Green," Sekou said. Their belief is that Tony Green didn't have to die the night he ran from police.

KINGSLAND, Ga. - About a dozen people briefly blocked part of Highway 40 in Camden County on Thursday to protest the acquittal of Zechariah Presley. We want to let them know that were standing here with the Green family," Peter Anderson said. Protesters said they're unhappy with Presley's acquittal, as well as the injustices of unarmed black men being killed by officers around the country and getting acquitted or receiving a lighter sentence. "We want to make sure that the public does not forget Tony Green or the injustice that took place in the courtroom. "This ought to serve notice to a lot of our young black men and black men, that you can run up and down the football field, you can run on down the courts, you can hit baseballs, you can do it.

Zechariah Presley was booked into the Camden County jail after being found guilty of violation of oath. After 20 hours of deliberations, the jury found Zechariah Presley not guilty of both voluntary and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Tony Green after a June 2018 traffic stop, but did convict Presley of violating his oath of office. When the jury foreperson's name was redacted on the verdict form obtained by News4Jax, the I-Team learned that Chief Judge Stephen Scarlett Sr. "Given the highly publicized and, at times, divisive nature of this case throughout the proceedings, the Court finds that the potential harm resulting to the jury foreperson clearly outweighs the public interest in knowing his or her identity," Scarlett wrote in his order. During jury deliberations on Saturday morning, Juror 15 -- the only African-American on the panel -- was excused because she was sick.

The family of a man that was shot and killed by a Kingsland Police officer plans to proceed with a civil lawsuit against Zechariah Presley. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

The family of a man shot and killed by a Kingsland police officer plans to proceed with a civil lawsuit against the former officer. On Saturday, Tony Green's supporters and family were upset after a jury found former Kingsland police Officer Zechariah Presley not guilty of two counts of manslaughter, but guilty of violation of oath. Green's family obtained an attorney for a civil lawsuit, Reginald Greene, who said his team had to wait for the criminal case to end before the civil case could proceed. Local Florida attorney Randy Reep thinks because the family didn't win its case in state court, there could be a low probability in federal court. Presley's lead attorney, Adrienne Browning, said she plans to appeal the guilty verdict for violation of oath.

WOODBINE, Ga. - A former Georgia police officer who fatally shot a fleeing, unarmed black man was acquitted Saturday of voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter charges. But at the end of the day, when I see you, they see a black man." "He admitted that he killed Tony Green in cold blood," Knight said. "To me, it's hunting season for the young black man and we're being gunned down in the streets and there's no repercussions, there's no consequences for these officers." He did not turn on officer Presley.

It was announced in court early Saturday that juror 15, the only African-American on the panel, was excused because she was sick. She felt threatened by other jurors and that stress is what made her sick. "Mostly, they all wanted to get back to work, so they were mad, saying that I was holding up everything." Presley's attorneys, Adrienne Browning and Alan Tucker, said since the beginning of the trial, they felt that they and the state picked a fair and impartial jury. Juror 15 said she felt threatened by at least seven other jurors, but there were some in particular that made her feel even worse.

A jury found Zechariah Presley guilty of violating his oath of office in the shooting death of 33-year-old Tony Green. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

WOODBINE, Ga. - A former Georgia police officer who fatally shot a fleeing, unarmed black man was acquitted Saturday of voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter charges. Presley ended up shooting Green eight times. Presley testified Green turned back to face him as he was running and that Presley feared Green was armed. He did not turn on officer Presley. "He was shot because of bad decision after bad decision until the threat was overwhelming and Zech feared for his life."

Zechariah Presley is accused of shooting and killing Tony Green after a confrontation. Presley was indicted by a Camden County grand jury on charges including voluntary manslaughter and fired from the Kingsland Police Department. "We are anticipating a verdict in our favor and a verdict of guilty for Zechariah Presley." Presley is facing three charges: voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter and violation of oath. Under Georgia law, voluntary manslaughter is punishable by one to 20 years in prison.

On one of the trials, I was named foreman of the jury. On the trial where I served as foreman, the court began the proceedings on a Thursday. That's not typically when a big court case starts, but we were dealing with a couple of misdemeanor charges, and I think the court felt the case would move quickly. We returned to our jury room at about 12:30 p.m. During the next hour, we voted on a foreman (yours truly). By 5 p.m., there was a single holdout for the prosecution: the jury foreman.

WOODBINE, Ga. - A Camden County jury began deliberating manslaughter charges against a former Kingsland police officer on Thursday afternoon. Zechariah Presley is accused of killing an unarmed man during an altercation after a traffic stop in June 2018. Presley testified Wednesday that he feared for his life after a struggle in which Green grabbed for the officer's Taser. "The only thing he (Presley) thought about was his two children and getting home to his two sons," Anderson said. Under cross-examination, Presley admitted that he never told officers investigating the police-involved shooting that he thought Green had a gun.

WOODBINE, Ga. - A Camden County jury began deliberating manslaughter charges against a former Kingsland police officer on Thursday afternoon. Zechariah Presley is accused of killing an unarmed man during an alternation after a traffic stop in June 2018. Presley is not contesting that he shot and killed Tony Green, but contends he fired in self-defense. Presley testified Wednesday that he feared for his life after a struggle in which Green grabbed for the officer's Taser. "You don't have to like Tony Green to think Tony Green acted right," the prosecutor told the jury before they began deliberations.

Presley testified Wednesday that he feared for his life after a struggle in which Green grabbed for the officer's Taser gun. One bullet hit Green in the chest, but several others hit him from behind. Presley testified that he called his dispatcher and began chasing Green. Presley testified that when he pulled his gun out, Green started running again. A defense witness on Thursday testified that officers who experience traumatic events can blank out things.

Presley is accused of shooting Tony Green to death after a traffic stop on June 20, 2018. On the stand, Presley said he first encountered Green at a Kingsland hotel on a trespassing call in March 2018. Presley testified that when he pulled his gun out, Green started running again. One bullet hit Green in the chest, but several others hit him from behind. The ruling came two days after the defense played Presleys dashcam and body camera footage from the 2018 shooting in court.

Green was unarmed when he confronted Officer Zechariah Presley after a traffic stop on June 20, 2018. Presley claims he was defending himself when he shot and killed Green, who was unarmed at the time. The ruling came two days after the defense played Presley's dashcam and body camera footage from the 2018 shooting in court. Despite being dark outside, the video clearly showed Presley chasing Green on foot, and Presley could be heard warning Green that he was deploying a Taser. Exactly what happened when Presley caught up to Green is unclear based on the footage, but an apparent struggle ensued.

WOODBINE, Ga. - Nearly 75 potential jurors were brought Monday to Camden County Superior Court for jury selection in the manslaughter trial of former Kingsland Police Officer Zechariah Presley. In fact, of the 74 potential jurors, only nine said they had not heard of the case. The families of Presley and Green were inside the courtroom as attorneys asked potential jurors personal questions to narrow down the jury pool. The first day of jury selection ended about 5 p.m. Monday. The jury pool will be narrowed to 12 people and alternates, and the trial will begin immediately after selection is finished.

Nearly 75 potential jurors were brought Monday to Camden County Superior Court for jury selection in the manslaughter trial of former Kingsland Police Officer Zechariah Presley. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

KINGSLAND, Ga. - The trial of a former Kingsland police officer charged in the shooting death of an unarmed man will carry on as scheduled after a judge denied his petition for immunity. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Monday in the trial of Presley, who is charged with voluntary manslaughter and violating his oath of office as a police officer in the June 20, 2018, shooting. He was arrested and fired in the wake of the shooting and later indicted by a Camden County grand jury. Pastor Mack Knight, who is close to Greens family, does not view the immunity ruling itself as a victory. No, Im not satisfied, the family is not satisfied, the community is not satisfied until Zechariah Presley pays for his crime.Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

A judge denied Zechariah Presley immunity in the killing of Tony Green. Presley admitted to shooting Green last summer as the man ran away from a traffic stop.

With his trial on a charge of voluntary manslaughter approaching, Zechariah Presley's attorneys filed a motion for immunity from prosecution. Presley claims he was defending himself when he shot and killed 33-year-old Tony Green after a traffic stop last summer. It was very overwhelming to watch Tony Green's life taken in such an instant," the family's pastor, Mack Knight, said. Presley is set to stand trial next week unless Judge Stephen Scarlett agrees with Green's motion of immunity. "Looking forward to Monday if he doesn't grant our motion," Presley's attorney, Alan Tucker, said.

KINGSLAND, Ga. - A former Kingsland police officer about to stand trial on a charge of manslaughter in the shooting death of an unarmed man running from a traffic stop has filed a motion for immunity from prosecution. In the motion, Zechariah Presley said he was defending himself when he shot and killed 33-year-old Tony Green after a traffic stop last summer. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation report said the two men had a brief struggle before Presley shot Green multiple times as he tried to run away. Presley was arrested shortly after the shooting and terminated by the Kingsland Police Department. A Camden County grand jury found Presley violated his oath of office and indicted him on a charge of voluntary manslaughter.

KINGSLAND, Ga. - Friends and family rallied outside the Kingsland Welcome Center on Saturday morning to demand justice for a father shot and killed last year by a police officer. Authorities said 33-year-old Tony Green was shot multiple times June 20, 2018, by then Kingsland Officer Zechariah Presley as Green ran from a traffic stop. Family members said Green was a loving father who worked as a manager of a local restaurant. The Kingsland Police Department fired Presley after the shooting. As the trial approaches, demonstrators are calling on the district attorney to release dashcam video of the incident.

KINGSLAND, Ga. – Family and friends of a 33-year-old Georgia man who was shot and killed by a now former Kingsland, Georgia, police officer gathered Thursday night for a prayer vigil to remember Tony Green one year after his death. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation determined Zechariah Presley killed Green by shooting him multiple times from behind as Green ran from the officer during a traffic stop. After the shooting, Presley was fired from the department and indicted on a charge of manslaughter. "We believe the only way justice will be served is if Zechariah Presley receives the maximum sentence allowed for the charges he's been given." Benefield said even if Presley is convicted, Green's family and friends won't feel closure for a long time.

KINGSLAND, Ga. – The group Concerned Citizens of Camden County held a walk outside City Hall in Kingsland over the shooting death of Tony Green. Green was shot and killed by a Kingsland police officer in June after running during a traffic stop. Officer Zechariah Presley is facing voluntary manslaughter and violating his oath charges. We've been asking for the policies of hiring a police officer here in Kingsland and we have not gotten that yet," Knight said. It's not a black thing, it's not a white thing, it's a right and wrong thing and this was wrong.

KINGSLAND, Ga. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the officer it said fatally shot a man during a chase in Kingsland, announcing Friday he'd been placed on administrative leave. According to the GBI, the officer involved in the death of Anthony Green, 33, is Zechariah Presley. Green was killed Wednesday night when Green and an unidentified passenger stopped the vehicle they were in and ran, police said. "A brief altercation" ended with the officer firing multiple shots that killed Green. ORIGINAL STORY: Man, 33, shot, killed by Kingsland police, authorities sayThe GBI reviewed video from Presley's patrol car and video from his body camera.