MN - George Floyd, 46, died in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 #17 - Chauvin Trial Day 14

[ElizaKate]

o god this is a bit nerve wracking to watch. (In Tobin's head "don't screw this up" don't mention test results" "don't screw this up"

 

[Boodles]

unfortunately they often do not...things are held back for legal reasons...always bothers me but that is what happens in courtrooms...it often leads to a verdict that may not be justice.

I completely agree. Legal rules drive me crazy at times. It almost makes me wish that jurors would watch the news to get a broader picture of what’s happening. (Not that the news isn’t full of disinformation...)

At any rate, DC held him down next to the tailpipe, so even if a juror gives CO undue weight regarding death, DC is still the one who forced GF’s face toward it.

 

[missy1974]

omg did he just say that????

 

[JerseyGirl]

Pulmonologist & critical care Dr. Tobin just sworn in. Blackwell is reintroducing him to jurors.

https://twitter.com/anavilastra/status/1382715825426161664?s=21

Blackwell asks if Dr. Tobin heard Dr. Fowler’s testimony yesterday.

Blackwell asks if he agrees w/the highlighted portion in this image. Dr. Tobin says he does not.

photo:
https://twitter.com/anavilastra/status/1382716077600350209?s=21

JB: Would you tell the ladies and gentlemen, why that statement is not reliable?
DT: I base it on the arterial blood gas that was obtained when Mr. Floyd was in Hennepin County…

Nelson objected. Now in a sidebar.

 

[sds71]

Did he say it?

 

[Shelby1]

HOLY CRAP

 

[Rhozwen]

Did it just happen?? Did Dr. Tobin mention the test he wasn't suppose to mention??

 

[missy1974]

omg my stomach just dropped... no way he just said that...

Did Blackwell not prepare him????

 

[tlcya]

what did I miss??? darn client calls

 

[Katerz]

Oh.. S**t!!!!!!!! No!!

 

[missy1974]

they are continuing...

ugggh.. I don't know ... lol

 

[JerseyGirl]

Question is sustained, but Judge Cahil asks Blackwell to rephrase his question.

https://twitter.com/anavilastra/status/1382716827244097543?s=21

 

[Rhozwen]

This is like watching someone walking on a tightrope over the grand canyon.

 

[Katerz]

My anxiety just went through the roof. Would the judge have declared a mistrial at that point? Or would he continue THEN do a mistrial?

 

[tlcya]

Blackwell should not be handling this, Schleicher should. JMO, he has more finesse and I think he is better suited to walking the very thin line prosecution is faced with right now.

 

[missy1974]

hemoglobin oxygen was at 98%
the maximum of other gases could be 2%

 

[Niner]

@Niner I am here if you need a tweet replacement. Let me know.

I'm here for now - maybe about in an hour & 1/2 - I'll have to leave - but I shall tag you when I do - k?

 

[Katerz]

Blackwell should not be handling this, Schleicher should. JMO, he has more finesse and I think he is better suited to walking the very thin line prosecution is faced with right now.

Yes. I agree. Blackwell is determined to bring in that new evidence. And it’s going to ruin this whole thing!

 

[Chelly]

I'm here for now - maybe about in an hour & 1/2 - I'll have to leave - but I shall tag you when I do - k?

K.

 

[tlcya]

Tobin provides some of the research that Fowler states didn't exist.