The Trial of Derek Chauvin - Judgement(?) Day(?) has arrived!

Outcome?

  • Guilty of Murder

    Votes: 75 7.6%
  • Not Guilty of Murder (2nd/3rd), Guilty of Manslaughter

    Votes: 397 40.0%
  • Full Acquittal

    Votes: 221 22.3%
  • Mistrial

    Votes: 299 30.1%

  • Total voters
    992
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I've heard from a couple sources that this isn't always the case, that if mistrial occurs as a result of some intentional act by the prosecution then double-jeopardy applies and the case cannot be retried. BIG IF TRUE
Why technically true, again Hanlon's Razor: don't mistake malice for stupidity.

Although in this case you MIGHT be able to state that the prosecution literally did something the judge just told them not to do only minutes before.
 
It would not shock me if the jury found him guilty of manslaughter, but from what I've seen there's zero evidence of murder here. Hell, I don't even think the prosecution determined a definitive cause of death; just a bunch of ways Chauvin COULD have killed him.
This is probably about what the jury will be instructed on the manslaughter count.
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(From the defense's proposed jury instructions which are essentially the pattern jury instructions.)

The jury will have the entire document with them on paper to consult. Both sides will argue about these specific issues. One weak point I see is the prosecution has to show Chauvin actually was aware of a risk of death or grave bodily harm, not just that he should have been. How could he know this drugged up felon had a million medical things wrong with him that would cause him to die from something that would not kill a normal person?
 
Oh, a mistrial is the best of both words.

Chauvin doesn't "beat" any of the charges. In fact, he has to go through the entire process again. The charges aren't dropped in a mistrial.

In the same vein, the MSM/CNN can claim that the judge delayed the mob's gratification because IT WAS SO OBVIOUS that the prosecution proved Chauvin was guilty, but a racist judge ruined their case.

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It's been stated multiple times that if it's declared a mistrial because of the prosecution dicking around, there can be no retrial.
If it is classified as a mistrial for other reasons, you are correct.
 
This is probably about what the jury will be instructed on the manslaughter count.
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(From the defense's proposed jury instructions which are essentially the pattern jury instructions.)

The jury will have the entire document with them on paper to consult. Both sides will argue about these specific issues. One weak point I see is the prosecution has to show Chauvin actually was aware of a risk of death or grave bodily harm, not just that he should have been. How could he know this drugged up felon had a million medical things wrong with him that would cause him to die from something that would not kill a normal person?
Sad but true (:_(:punished:
 
So from what I've read p much the prosecution knew the entire time they were trying to convict an innocent man in bad faith and still did it anyway for woke points while hiding crucial info from the defense
Probably.
But good news!, If they can be proven to have done so, nothing can be done to them aside from them losing their law licenses(and that wouldn't happen).
 
One weak point I see is the prosecution has to show Chauvin actually was aware of a risk of death or grave bodily harm, not just that he should have been. How could he know this drugged up felon had a million medical things wrong with him that would cause him to die from something that would not kill a normal person?
Nelson got a couple witnesses to express exactly that, so fingers crossed someone on the jury took it to heart.

Since he’s circled back to it throughout the trial, it’ll probably be featured in his closing argument (or should be).
 
I’ve been restraining myself to not post in this Happenings thread since I keep seeing a lot of pessimism and optimism on whether or not Null or all the other posters on here are waiting to see if there is going to be a mistrial.

If we are right, I know for a fact that I’m going to act just like Christopher from The Sopranos when they held an intervention for him to tell the harsh truth that he doesn’t want to hear.


In this case, I’m going to play the role of Chris and the rest of the mafia will be my family members, who just happen to be black.

If you have a family, then may God bless you, because I’m going to be in for a rough week. Though, if you Kiwis have any advice on how to stay the course and be productive, it would be much appreciated.
 
Nelson got a couple witnesses to express exactly that, so fingers crossed someone on the jury took it to heart.

Since he’s circled back to it throughout the trial, it’ll probably be featured in his closing argument (or should be).
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That Her/ IT JOB :punished:

which Pinky Promise she delted the juror name & Picture from her Phone.
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non-autist say she did nothing
Autist say she sent info waiting for non guilty or hang juror verdict to give to media lambase the juror for not voting correctly.

we will find out if happens that way non guilty vedict or hang jurry.

This me hopeing that it not true :optimistic::optimistic:

salubrious is not autist but had info i needed instead of going back 300 talk about her/it.
 
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I've heard from a couple sources that this isn't always the case, that if mistrial occurs as a result of some intentional act by the prosecution then double-jeopardy applies and the case cannot be retried. BIG IF TRUE
Except I don’t think what they did was intentional.
The only remaining cause of death is some kind of heart problem brought on by drugs and clogged arteries, neither of which can be attributed to Chauvin.
Even with those, wasn’t the argument that Chaivin’s actions and knee pushed George into the grave? That’s what I think the prosecution shifted to after they couldn’t establish direct death.
 
I mean its obvious at this point even if you are fuckin hate chauvin that the prosecution didn’t prove their case. Couldn’t even figure out why he’s dead or excactly what role chauvin played but its 2021.
The prosecution was so damn bad that I'm not even sure Floyd is dead anymore.
 
Yeah and I think gun sales will reach a new record when they'll be new riots.
I don't know if gun sale volume can go much higher, the supply is so low right now that they physically cannot meet existing demand for firearms and ammunition. Prices will continue to skyrocket for some things, but that happens every time a dem gets into office.
 
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