Alvin Motley. | Source: Ben Crump
A suspected white supremacist has been found guilty of murdering an unarmed Black man following a dispute over loud music in Memphis nearly three years ago.
A jury returned the verdict on Friday in the case of Gregory Livingston, who was working as a security guard at a Kroger when he gunned down Alvin Motley, 48, who was reportedly trying to de-escalate the situation when the violence broke out.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents Motley’s family, greeted the verdict with mixed emotions.
“Today marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of justice for Alvin and his grieving family. We commend the efforts of the prosecution team for their commitment to pursuing justice in this case,” Crump said in a statement sent to NewsOne. “Today’s verdict sends a powerful message that acts of violence will not go unchecked, especially when they result in the loss of innocent lives.”