The defense is going to have to put up a pretty good case though. I think its going to be tough. We are talking legally speaking not opinions or feelings.
Prosecution has had some good witness's testify that it was excessive, not needed, and a one of the doctors just said he died of asphyxiation.
So I guess it comes down to what the Defense can do, what Chauvin says and what their experts say.
Right now prosecution has made a decent enough case that Chauvins knee was not reasonable and "lead" to his death. I think for this case with how sensitive it is that might be enough. But again like I said we will see what the defense presents and if Chauvin takes the stand what does he say.
They are really going to have sow doubt that the knee had anything to do with him dying.
On a personal level I could agree that the drugs were the factor, but you gotta convince 12 jurors of that.
Whole thing is a show trial anyways, they could have gotten him on assault or negilgence 100%, maybe even a plea that would have put him behind bars. But they really want that murder charge.
and a one of the doctors just said he died of asphyxiation
He did, but then the defense suggested that if Floyd had died from Fentanyl would that be considered asphyxia as well, and the Dr. said yes. Which makes sense because Fentanyl OD causes respiratory failure.
Defense had a good day yesterday so I am getting back on their side. Prosecutions witness's so far have been pretty weak and only emotional. Still waiting on them to prove the knee actually killed Floyd. The defense has a chance to really clean up if they have strong witness's.
The defense is going to have to put up a pretty good case though. I think its going to be tough. We are talking legally speaking not opinions or feelings.
Prosecution has had some good witness's testify that it was excessive, not needed, and a one of the doctors just said he died of asphyxiation.
So I guess it comes down to what the Defense can do, what Chauvin says and what their experts say.
Right now prosecution has made a decent enough case that Chauvins knee was not reasonable and "lead" to his death. I think for this case with how sensitive it is that might be enough. But again like I said we will see what the defense presents and if Chauvin takes the stand what does he say.
They are really going to have sow doubt that the knee had anything to do with him dying.
On a personal level I could agree that the drugs were the factor, but you gotta convince 12 jurors of that.
Whole thing is a show trial anyways, they could have gotten him on assault or negilgence 100%, maybe even a plea that would have put him behind bars. But they really want that murder charge.
He did, but then the defense suggested that if Floyd had died from Fentanyl would that be considered asphyxia as well, and the Dr. said yes. Which makes sense because Fentanyl OD causes respiratory failure.
Ok thanks didn't know the defense did that.
Like I said the Defense is going to need to also have some good witness's.
I am curious if Chauvin takes the stand and what kind of impact his testimony will have.
Floyds drug dealer that was in the car with him refused to take the stand. He pleaded the 5th because he did not want to risk incriminating himself.
Defense had a good day yesterday so I am getting back on their side. Prosecutions witness's so far have been pretty weak and only emotional. Still waiting on them to prove the knee actually killed Floyd. The defense has a chance to really clean up if they have strong witness's.