Derek Chauvin murder trial (Police officer who arrested George Floyd)
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Should have kept it closed.
Rotty only closed it so he could get some sleep.
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So it appears there are potentially four grounds for appeal - some clearly stronger than others.
There will be an appeal and I predict that at the very least Chauvins sentence will be drastically reduced, possible even some of the convictions vacated or a mistrial declared.
This ain't over folks....
- Judges failure to move the trial
- Judges failure to sequester the jury
- Interference by Maxine Walters (and others) - which makes point 2 stronger
- The $27m payout by the city five days before jury selection.
There will be an appeal and I predict that at the very least Chauvins sentence will be drastically reduced, possible even some of the convictions vacated or a mistrial declared.
This ain't over folks....
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Due to the media attention and one sided reporting a fair trial was never going to happen, I suspect there will be an appeal and the trial overturned. I know the judge told the jury to avoid the news, but in this day and age its impossible, considering Duante Wright was shot and killed in the same neighbour hood as one of the jury, there is no way on earth they didn't hear about it.
The only winners in this entire escapade are the family of GF who have been given a life changing amount of money, who ever said crime doesn't pay.
The only winners in this entire escapade are the family of GF who have been given a life changing amount of money, who ever said crime doesn't pay.
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It doesn't seem like the jury would have deliberated the evidence to any great extent. Ultimately the world had already found Chauvin guilty of murdering GF and the trial was politicised by the media to such an extent that the chance of a 'fair' trial for Chauvin was basically zero. Having listened to a large portion of the evidence it is a stretch to say he is guilty of the murder charges, but anything less would have lead to uproar. Same with the appeal - everyone knows that any success in appealing the decision will be spun as institutionalised racism.
I honestly could not think of a better example where receiving a 'fair' trial is basically impossible.
I honestly could not think of a better example where receiving a 'fair' trial is basically impossible.
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I don't see the connection at all. You must have had different audio to the rest of the world.
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Someone has to be the "scapegoat". So everyone else can wash their hands of the reality of the situation and solely focus on the scapegoat.
I feel for Chauvin. But the Judge's decision is final.
No, but I suspect those that supported the findings of the report - that is, there is no institutional racism, fully back that report and I’ve seen posts stating that we must accept it. Whereas when a white police officer has been found guilty of murdering a black person then they think that is wrong and it must be overturned.
I find it funny that people state we must accept the findings of one report which suit their narrative whilst also stating that a another finding is wrong which goes against their narrative.
I also believe there are a large number of racists on this board.
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Yes, I'm sure his fatherless child is just thrilled with being able to build a father out of money.
There are no winners here.
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Murder seems harsh but it was at least manslaughter so justice is served.
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Pretty strange to see that as a win unless they hated him. All the money in the world doesn't bring him back nor will it keep their mental health in check.
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Yes. Completely. Do you believe the entire world's opinion reflects on this forum. That is extremely naïve.
We understand the left yarn, for Trump to say something they can retaliate to. But on said occasion he did not do as suggested. He was cleared. Cleared. So again, I dont see the connection.
We understand the left yarn, for Trump to say something they can retaliate to. But on said occasion he did not do as suggested. He was cleared. Cleared. So again, I dont see the connection.
I'm not sure justice means being convicted of something you didn't do? I'm not au fait with US legal systems but it seems a contradiction to be convicted of both murder and manslaughter for the same death.
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Well he wasn't exactly an outstanding person or even a great role model
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