Another thing that is missing in this prosecution is motive. There has been a ton of emotional appeals, and explanations for why Chauvins actions were double plus bad, but there has been no attempt to ascribe a motive for it. I have always thought "intent to kill" was a critical component of Murder. The very thing that defines it from Manslaughter. Manslaughter you are so recklessly stupid that you end up killing someone. You may not have wanted too, but you did. Murder however needs intent. You meant for the person to die. We are getting none of that. The only side bringing up Chauvins state of mind is the defense.