Commentary “Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” So said John Adams at the trial of the British soldiers involved in what, more than two centuries later, we continue to call “The Boston Massacre.” But…
DC National Guard Approves Deployment of 250 Troops Ahead of Verdict in Chauvin Trial
The D.C. National Guard on Monday approved the deployment of 250 troops requested by the city ahead of the verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces second-degree murder and other charges in the May 2020 death of George Floyd. City officials initially, however, had requested as many as 1,000 troops…
Jurors Start Considering Verdict in Chauvin Case After Closing Arguments
Jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin were presented with closing arguments on Monday and will now be sequestered until they decide whether to convict or acquit the ex-cop on three counts, including second-degree murder. Chauvin, 45, is accused of killing George Floyd, 46, with his actions on May 25, 2020,…
Will Derek Chauvin Verdict Be ‘Payback’ Like the O.J. Simpson Verdict? | Larry Elder
The trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis officer accused of murdering George Floyd, deserves jurors who come to their verdict based upon facts and the law. During the O.J. Simpson case, Larry said that some jurors did not care about the law or the facts, and he was right. In this episode, Larry proves,…
Facebook to Remove Some Posts About George Floyd Ahead of Verdict in Chauvin Trial
Facebook is preparing for the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin by removing some posts about George Floyd and deleting missives calling for arms to be brought to areas in Minneapolis. Chauvin is the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing Floyd in the city in May of last year. Closing arguments in the…
In Closing Arguments, Prosecutor Says Chauvin Killed Floyd, Defense Says ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Exists
Jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin were presented with closing arguments on Monday and will now be sequestered until they decide whether to convict or acquit the ex-cop on three counts, including second-degree murder. Chauvin, 45, is accused of killing George Floyd, 46, with his actions on May 25, 2020,…
Attorneys at Chauvin Trial in Floyd Death Make Final Pitch
MINNEAPOLIS—Attorneys in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd are set to make their closing arguments Monday, each side seeking to distill three weeks of testimony to persuade jurors to deliver their view of the right verdict. For prosecutors, Derek Chauvin recklessly squeezed the life from Floyd as he…
Opinion: Derek Chauvin and a Post Rule-of-Law Society
Commentary A year ago, America exploded in protests and riots after George Floyd died while being arrested by police in Minneapolis. Today, the officer who held Floyd’s head to the ground with his knee sits on trial, but what many expected to be an open-and-shut case has been complicated by evidence that Floyd had dangerous…
Obama Could Have Saved George Floyd’s Life? | Larry Elder
If former President Barack Obama had not consistently played the race card, George Floyd might still be alive. Imagine how many lives might have been saved if he told his followers to comply with the police, rather than turning an ordinary interaction into something deadly. In this episode, Larry discusses the consequences of playing the…
Closing Arguments Set for Monday in Trial of Former Officer Chauvin
Prosecutors and the defense will deliver closing arguments in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on Monday, after Chauvin’s lawyer Eric Nelson rested his case on Thursday. Chavin, facing second-degree murder and other charges in the 2020 death of George Floyd, declined to take the stand at the Hennepin County Courthouse. After…
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