MN - George Floyd, 46, died in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 #10 - Chauvin Trial Day 7

[Tippy Lynn]

Civil rights attorney identifies man in fatal Minneapolis incident; FBI, BCA investigation underway

'Completely And Utterly Messed Up': Video Of Fatal Arrest Shows MPD Officer Kneeling On Man's Neck For At Least 7 Minutes


MN - George Floyd, 46, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 **Media & Timeline - NO DISCUSSION

Thread #1
Thread #2
Thread #3
Thread #4 - Chauvin Opening Statements and Trial Day 1
Thread #5 - Chauvin Trial Day 2
Thread #6 - Chauvin Trial Day 3
Thread #7 - Chauvin Trial Day 4
Thread #8 - Chauvin Trial Day 5
Thread #9 - Chauvin Trial #6


Sidebar discussion week #1
Sidebar discussion week #2

 

[Sillybilly]

This thread is to discuss the case of George Floyd. It is not a thread to discuss racism in general.

Unless your post relates to this case specifically, it is off topic and will be removed.

 

[Sillybilly]

ADMIN NOTE:

Please stay on topic by discussing the trial without introducing the peripheral matters of riots and protests, BLM, all the extraneous chatter about racial inequities and other social justice issues.

We acknowledge, we understand how critical this trial is in relation to those issues, but we need to stay focused on this case and the trial itself. Yes there is overlap with those important issues, but the thread is specifically dedicated to discussing the George Floyd case and the Derek Chauvin trial and not all those other matters.

If members wish to generally speculate on how such issues may have influenced either the victim or the accused, that's fine, but please don't bring in specifics related to all those other matters and derail the thread with social justice issues that will not be resolved in this discussion.

Thanks !!

 

[Sillybilly]

ADMIN NOTE:

To say simply that GF possibly had fear as a black man was left as reasonable speculation that doesn't warrant dissecting it any further. IF GF had that fear, surely we can all understand where it may have originated.

Quite a few posts had to be removed due to general back and forth bickering. There is no way to edit that many posts and be able to retain context so a lot of responses got removed in the process.

 

[Sillybilly]

ADMIN NOTE:

Members have been previously advised not to trash the witnesses. They are not there for our enjoyment or entertainment and there is no need to publicly disparage them or belittle them.

Keep it classy folks !!

Thank you.

 

[JerseyGirl]

The murder trial of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is set to resume at 8:30 a.m. CT Tuesday when one or more legal issues will be discussed.

Witness testimony and the presentation of evidence will resume shortly after.

During that time, Morries Lester Hall, a key witness who was with George Floyd on the day he died, will appear remotely from the Hennepin County jail. He recently informed the court that he will invoke the Fifth Amendment if asked to testify in the ongoing trial of Chauvin, who has been accused of murder and manslaughter in the May 2020 death of Floyd.

LIVE UPDATES: Derek Chauvin trial continues Tuesday

 

[SouthAussie]

Latest updates:

• Court was expected to resume at 8:30 a.m. CST Tuesday for a motions hearing, with jurors back in the courtroom at 9:15 a.m.
• Jurors have heard from more than 20 witnesses.
• Katie Blackwell, who led Minneapolis Police Department trainings, said the department trains officers to use one or two arms during a neck restraint – not a knee.
• The doctor who provided emergency care to Floyd at Hennepin County Medical Center testified Monday that at the time of the incident, he believed Floyd died from a lack of oxygen, rather than an overdose or heart attack.
• Public safety officials said Monday the trial has been going "smoothly," and that there's nothing to indicate "that there is an imminent threat to the court proceedings or to either of the Twin Cities."

Derek Chauvin trial live: George Floyd's car passenger testify day 7

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Today is Day 7 of trial CIC, So far, witnesses have been

Day 1
Opening Statements
1) 911 MPD Dispatcher Jena Scurry (not to be confused with 911 call taker or fire dispatcher)
2) Speedway gas station cashier All*sha Oy*er
3) MMA guy D*nald W*lliams (prosecution only today)

Day 2
3) witness - From Yesterday, defense follow up etc with MMA guy D*nald W*lliams - he called 911
4) witness - Darn**la - was minor at the time and now 18 - she did the "viral video" that the world has seen and had little cousin with her in green shirt
5) witness - Little cousin in green (not posting any info here at WS... due to minor)
6) witness - Aly*** who was wearing white shirt and blue jeans in group shot.. knows witness #4 from school and knows another person there she drove there with ( young female K**lyn at scene with large bag on shoulder who is #7 witness) She drove up after FG was on ground -took 3 videos.
7) witness - K**lyn (?sp) Arrived with #6 witness. Minor, 17 year old. Friend of #6 Aly***. She circled her photo of standing on the curb.. had large beige bag on shoulder next to MMA guy.
8) witness - 27 yo Lady firefighter/EMT GH who was in all black with white headband that day, with CPR training (wearing uniform in court) from Minneapolis who was on a walk who took video and did 911 call. She was 7th person to arrive on the curb with others watching . The judge chewed her out at the end of today for "arguing with the court" and arguing with attorneys.

Day 3
8) Genev*eve Hans*n cont'd - Firefighter/EMT (defense questions)
9) Christopher Mart*n 19 y/o who worked in CUP FOOD store and accepted the $20 bill.
10) Christopher B*lrey 45 y/o who pulled up behind GF's car, filmed a little then left the scene
11) Charles Mcmi*lian 61 y/o who was first on scene when at CUP food wearing black shirt with white square emblem - "You can't win"
12) Lt. James Rugel with IT responsibility for body and street cams.

Day 4
13) Courtn*y R*ss GF girlfriend since 2017
14) Seth Zach*ry Bravinder - Ambulance/EMS driver
15) Eerek Smith - Ambulance/EMS who did pulse and compressions
16) Jeremy Norton - Captain/EMT at firestation #17 who responded to scene/2nd scene
17) David Pleoger - MPD Sgt. who took call from dispatcher complaint, went to scene, went hospital.

Day 5 - Friday
18) Sgt Jon Edwards - MPD who took over shift from Pleoger
19) Richard Zimmerman - MPD Investigator for critical incidents;prior to turning over to BCA upon death of GF

Day 6
20) Dr Bradford Langerfeld - Resident at hospital that pronounced GF
21) Chief Arrandondo - Head of MPD
22) Katie Blackwelll - was MPD Commander of Training Division at time of GF death

 

[Blondiexoxo]

Even if GF was overdosing, DC acted indifferent to his condition and did not put him in the recovery position nor administer narcan and also never mentioned the possibility of overdose to EMTs.

If GF was in OD, he did not take that into account at the time, which is evidenced by the unusually long time he spent knelt on him- neck or shoulder it doesn’t matter. He should not have still been in that position when GF was no longer responsive, he never considered that GF was an OD, a person in crisis, rather than a threat. He should not have had him in the prone position if he was ODing. OD wasn’t mentioned by DC at any point.

His failure to communicate GF’s actual condition, his failure to behave in the appropriate manner, his disregard for his training by using that particular restraint, all contributed to GF’s death whether drugs were a direct cause or not. GF could not breathe in that position, DC knew he couldn’t from training. He should have moved, especially once GF was no longer even moving let alone resisting.

He had a duty of care yet didn’t act in GF’s best interests at any point. All MOO

 

[dixiegirl1035]

USA Today Derek Chauvin trial live: George Floyd's car passenger testify day 7

The Guardian Chauvin's use of force on George Floyd was 'in no way' policy, says police chief

The Independent Derek Chauvin violated policy, says police chief - follow trial live

TV 10 Local Derek Chauvin trial: MPD Chief said Chauvin violated policy | 10tv.com

New York Times In Rare Testimony, Chief Says Chauvin ‘Should Have Stopped’ Pinning Floyd

Atlanta Journal Constitution Police chief says kneeling on George Floyd’s neck violated policy

FOX News Chauvin trial: Minneapolis police chief testifies, ER doc theorizes that lack of oxygen stopped Floyd's heart

 

[turaj]

Good morning...starting at 8:30pm with Morries (Maurice) Hall hearing..wonder if he will be on camera...it should be. I think Judge Cahill not likely to quash that subpoena.

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, April 6th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (@ 8:30am for Hall hearing; trial @ 9:15am CT) - MN – George Perry Floyd, Jr. (46) (May 25, 2020, Minneapolis, arrested for forgery & killed in police custody) - *Derek Michael Chauvin (44/now 45) police officer who held his knee on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes & 46 seconds (Note: on 10/14/20 this has been changed to 9 minutes & 30 seconds) (& non responsive for 2 minutes & 53 seconds before officer took his knee off his neck; from 8:19pm to 8:28pm his knee was on Floyd’s neck; has been fired (5/26/20) & arrested & charged (5/29/20) with 3rd degree murder & 2nd degree manslaughter. Charges changed (6/3/20) to 2nd degree murder-unintentional-while committing a felony, 3rd degree murder-perpetrating eminently dangerous act (3rd degree charge was dismissed on 10/22/20 & reinstated on 3/11/21) & evincing depraved mind & 2nd degree manslaughter-culpable negligence creating unreasonable risk. $500K bond, reset (6/8/20) @ $1.25M & $1M with conditions. Posted non-cash $1M bond (10/7/20) & has been released from jail.
Trial began on 3/8/21 with jury selection. Jury selection ran through March 23, 2021. Trial with opening statements & the commencement of the State’s case began on March 29, 2021. Experts anticipate the trial could last 2-4 weeks. Jurors: 12 & 2 alternates (9 women & 5 men). Jurors will be sequestered during deliberations. None of the other officers will be testifying at Chauvin’s trial.
Jurors’ info reference post #6 here:
MN - George Floyd, 46, died in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 #4 - Chauvin Trial Day 1
These are the incidents that State wanted to bring into trial. Reference post #279 here:
George Floyd death / Derek Chauvin trial - Sidebar week 1
Judge ruled that 2 out of 8 prior incidents with Chauvin would be coming in as "he knew better" for #3 & modus operandi evidence for #5;
See post #385 here:
MN - George Floyd, 46, died in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 #8 - Chauvin Trial Day 5
Bond conditions & court info 12/19/20 thru 3/23/21 & jury selection (3/9 thru 3/23) & Day 1 to 4 of Trial (3/29 to 4/1/21) reference post #6 here:
MN - George Floyd, 46, died in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 #8 - Chauvin Trial Day 5
4/5/21: Monday, Trial Day 6: Each morning of the trial the judge has set aside 9am CT/10am ET for any motions/issues with attorneys. Motion hearing: Attorneys are arguing defense motion to include ALL of Chauvin's body cam video. Defense asked for more body camera video to be allowed later to be shown for the jury. Judge will allow some of it to be entered saying it's relevant because it shows Chauvin's "demeanor & actions" immediate following encounter. Eric Nelson objected to Sgt. Pleoger & Lt. Zimmerman's testimony. Judge Cahill denied the defense motion to suppress opinions made by officers about use of force. Judge Cahill says "I am allowing the Chiefs testimony that the use of force was contrary to policy." Jury issue? Judge order audio cut for a 'closed' hearing with the jury. Judge brought the jury in & told them he needed to ask them some questions (audio was cut). They found no misconduct & will continue.
State witnesses: Blackwell on direct. 20) Dr. Bradford Wankhede Langenfeld. He pronounced Floyd dead on May 25, 2020. Finished his residency last summer at Hennepin County Medical Center. Nelson on cross. Schleicher on direct. 21) MPD Chief of police Medaria Arradondo. Nelson on cross. And re-direct. Re-cross & re-direct. 22) Katy Blackwell, was commander of training div., now inspector of 5th precinct. Went thru Chauvin's training record. Nelson on cross. Judge Cahill dismisses the jurors. He says they have an 8:30am hearing tomorrow. It's about Morries Hall's invocation of his 5th amendment rights. Trial continues on 4/6/21.
*Charged (7/22/20) with 6 counts of aiding & abetting taxes-false or fraudulent returns-filed with commissioner & 3 counts aiding & abetting taxes-failure to file return, report, document. – Omnibus hearing on 6/30/21.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

I'm headed to get 2nd Pfizer shot..Yipee.... can someone link up Washington Post YouTube for todays' live stream when becomes available as I will be driving. (None are up now from any station live for today)

TIA

 

[Legally Bland]

I'm headed to get 2nd Pfizer shot..Yipee.... can someone link up Washington Post YouTube for todays' live stream when becomes available as I will be driving. (None are up now from any station live for today)

TIA

This one goes live in 66 minutes.

 

[Weki]

Good morning all - Mr. Hall’s attorney arguing now

ETA: Yeah judge is skating the lines on this one. State has the right to cross examine and they can’t do that properly if defense is allowed to get in this tiny sliver they want. I agree with Hall’s atty, that tiny sliver is potentially incriminating. This is quite interesting because normally state would give immunity if a witness helps their case. But obviously Hall doesn’t help them or they think whatever little help he may provide is not enough to give him immunity AND he would help defense a whole lot more potentially. This is where it sucks to be defense - you have no power to give immunity!

 

[Linda7NJ]

Why not put him up there and let him plead the 5th ?

 

[JerseyGirl]

Eric Nelson is now listing questions he intends to ask Morries Hall. Q's include Hall's interactions with GF, whether he provided controlled substances, why he left MN after the incident...

Cahill: "It seems like just about everything that you want to ask him...he would have a legitimate right to invoke his 5th Amend. rights against compelled self incrimination & that being how GF appeared when he was back in the car & falling asleep suddenly."

https://twitter.com/anavilastra/status/1379429850348404736?s=21

 

[Linda7NJ]

Morries Hall - key witness for defense - Can Chauvin get a fair trial without him???

 

[JerseyGirl]

I am our this morning and most of the afternoon. Here are a few twitterers today:

https://twitter.com/anavilastra?s=21

https://twitter.com/louraguse?s=21

 

[Katerz]

Morries Hall - key witness for defense - Can Chauvin get a fair trial without him???

The defense needs to give up the drug use. That is not what killed GF!