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mike1231 2 points ago +2 / -0

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.