Cathy Russon
@cathyrusson
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#DerekChauvinTrial - We expect at least one more defense witness this morning and do not yet know if Chauvin will take the stand. The state will be allowed a rebuttal case if they choose. Closing arguments Monday.
BREAKING: #DerekChauvin will NOT testify.
Defense is going to rest without calling further witnesses.
link:
https://twitter.com/cathyrusson
Paul Blume
@PaulBlume_FOX9
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ON THE RECORD: Judge Cahill is on the bench. Derek Chauvin now taking the mic.
BREAKING: #DerekChauvin answering questions from his defense attorney Eric Nelson right now about whether he will testify or not.
BREAKING: #DerekChauvin WILL NOT TESTIFY. Invoking his 5th amendment privilege against self-incrimination. Jury not in courtroom for this process.
Judge Cahill debriefing with #DerekChauvin right now about his decision not to testify. Pointing out it is absolutely Chauvin's right to invoke his 5th Amendment privilege. It sounds like defense has no plans to call anymore witnesses. They will rest in front of the jury.
Ok. Let's catch up while we wait for #DerekChauvinTrial jury:
Chauvin will NOT testify
Defense will rest its case
State will call rebuttal witness on some medical testimony
Judge Cahill just hinted something about "new evidence" related to CO testing
Apparently, state with help from Henn Co Medical Examiner, Dr. Andrew Baker found some blood testing work that seems to shed new light on carbon monoxide levels in #GeorgeFloyd at time of death. Defense expert Dr Fowler hinted CO might have played role in Floyd's death.
link:
https://twitter.com/PaulBlume_FOX9