Based on how controlling the neck and head is specifically described as a way for the PD in Minnesota to restrain a subject and the constant failure to follow orders and resisting I would imagine they have 0 chance to convict on the stupid charges they are going for.
For Chauvin a jury will get instructions as to what the state must prove to rise to convict someone for 2nd degree murder; that is proof beyond a reasonable doubt of intent and action taken kill a person. Murder 2 most notably has a section about Drive By Shootings in MN just so were clear about what type of murder would normally rise to that level. Even before this I had a lot of doubt the prosecutor could prove Murder 2 and after this I feel like they have 0 chance of a conviction and that this tape could certainly help get bail or get bail lowered for them.
The people demanding Murder 2 screwed themselves. Probably could have gotten involuntary manslaughter with this tape, but were too late for that now.
Any lawyer Pedes here that can shed some light on what the bodycam footage could mean for Chauvin's defense, as well as the other officers?
Based on how controlling the neck and head is specifically described as a way for the PD in Minnesota to restrain a subject and the constant failure to follow orders and resisting I would imagine they have 0 chance to convict on the stupid charges they are going for.
For Chauvin a jury will get instructions as to what the state must prove to rise to convict someone for 2nd degree murder; that is proof beyond a reasonable doubt of intent and action taken kill a person. Murder 2 most notably has a section about Drive By Shootings in MN just so were clear about what type of murder would normally rise to that level. Even before this I had a lot of doubt the prosecutor could prove Murder 2 and after this I feel like they have 0 chance of a conviction and that this tape could certainly help get bail or get bail lowered for them.
The people demanding Murder 2 screwed themselves. Probably could have gotten involuntary manslaughter with this tape, but were too late for that now.