MN - George Floyd, 46, died in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 *officers charged* #3

[Niner]

Derek Chauvin released from Oak Park Heights prison. Non-cash bond posted
Derek Chauvin released from Minnesota prison

Was just going to post this - watching it on CNN.... Accused of murder & you get bail?? Just doesn't seem right....

 

[Niner]

from the article a link to this - non cash bond

https://mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/High-Profile-Cases/27-CR-20-12646/NonCashBond10072020.pdf

 

[kaen]

Wonder where he will go. His wife left. He has no kids. I don't think we ever heard from his family. I look forward to his trial and conviction.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Allegheny Casualty Company is listed as the surety for Chauvin on a court document. A surety bond requires someone to sign an agreement to pay the bond amount, if the defendant violates the conditions of the bond.

Among the conditions for release included in previously-filed court documents: Chauvin is to have no direct contact with the victim's family, he is not allowed to work in law enforcement or security, and he cannot leave the state without court permission.

The Department of Corrections confirmed Chauvin was no longer in custody at the state's facility in Oak Park Heights, where he had been detained.

Online court documents say Chauvin is due in court March 8, 2021.

Derek Chauvin, cop accused in George Floyd's death, released from jail

 

[mickey2942]

Former MPD Officer Derek Chauvin, Charged In George Floyd's Death, Released From Custody

Amazed he was released.

 

[kaen]

Former MPD Officer Derek Chauvin, Charged In George Floyd's Death, Released From Custody

Amazed he was released.

Yes. It is one of those confounding things. Mr. Floyd is dead based on questions of trying to pass a 20 dollar bill. This ________ is seen on video for over 8 minutes killing Mr. Floyd and someone post 1 million dollars to secure his freedom. Many other people sit in jail for a lot less. Not so sure the justice system is so fair....

 

[mickey2942]

Yes. It is one of those confounding things. Mr. Floyd is dead based on questions of trying to pass a 20 dollar bill. This ________ is seen on video for over 8 minutes killing Mr. Floyd and someone post 1 million dollars to secure his freedom. Many other people sit in jail for a lot less. Not so sure the justice system is so fair....

It isn't. The entire system is rigged from the beginning.

 

[casesensitive]

I am a surprised that Chauvin wasn't deemed a flight risk. Besides being the reviled poster boy of police abuse which aroused protests on a global scale, his wife deserted him and filed for divorce, and he is facing multiple felony counts of tax evasion for the past 5 years.

He has to be feeling the intense heat, and I can imagine him taking this opportunity to flee Dodge.

 

[mickey2942]

I am a surprised that Chauvin wasn't deemed a flight risk. Besides being the reviled poster boy of police abuse which aroused protests on a global scale, his wife deserted him and filed for divorce, and he is facing multiple felony counts of tax evasion for the past 5 years.

He has to be feeling the intense heat, and I can imagine him taking this opportunity to flee Dodge.

He will probably have an ankle monitor. I am not sure that I would have put up anything to bail him out. I wonder who put up the bond? The union?

 

[JerseyGirl]

He will probably have an ankle monitor. I am not sure that I would have put up anything to bail him out. I wonder who put up the bond? The union?

Not this:

A "Derek Chauvin Bail Fund" site as of midday Wednesday raised $4,198 of its $125,000 goal.

NEW: Derek Chauvin, officer charged in George Floyd death, released on bond

Not them either:

The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, which has a legal defense fund, did not provide any money for bail, a spokeswoman said. The president of the Minneapolis Police Officers Federation said his union was not involved.

Ex-cop charged in Floyd's death freed on $1 million bond

The Chauvin home in the St. Paul suburb of Oakdale was sold on Aug. 28 for $279,000, which was $26,000 less than the price it was listed at a month after Floyd's death. It was not clear where Chauvin was staying after his release, but one of the conditions of his bail was that he not leave Minnesota without permission.

 

[sds71]

Judge: Chauvin must establish residency, obtain working phone

 

[JerseyGirl]

Ben Crump, a civil rights lawyer representing Mr Floyd's family, said Mr Chauvin's release on bail was a "painful reminder" that "we are still far from achieving justice for George".

"Although George Floyd was denied justice in life, we will not rest until he is afforded full justice in death," Mr Crump said.

George Floyd murder suspect released on $1m bail

 

[JerseyGirl]

Derek Chauvin can leave Minnesota due to ‘safety concerns,’ judge says

Under the new conditions, he “must establish residency somewhere in the State of Minnesota or a contiguous state as soon as possible” and report it to his supervising officer. His address will be shared with local law enforcement, but anyone who is given his address is ordered to keep it confidential.

The former officer must also carry a cellphone and keep it on, charged and in range so that the Department of Corrections can reach him at all times. He must also surrender his passport.

 

[kaen]

Are there not ankle monitoring systems in MN? This ____ seems like a fight risk or at risk of self harm vs going to trial to me.

 

[Parasire]

Interesting

Derek Chauvin can leave Minnesota due to 'safety concerns,' judge says

 

[Rocco]

I am a surprised that Chauvin wasn't deemed a flight risk. Besides being the reviled poster boy of police abuse which aroused protests on a global scale, his wife deserted him and filed for divorce, and he is facing multiple felony counts of tax evasion for the past 5 years.

He has to be feeling the intense heat, and I can imagine him taking this opportunity to flee Dodge.

I think he'll play by the rules up until a few days before the trial. Then he'll take off like a bat out of hell.

He knows he's going to be convicted and sent to prison IMO.

He has months to plan his get away.

I'll be shocked if he shows up on the day of his trial.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Harsh sentences sought in Floyd case

In a motion filed Monday, prosecutors say an upward departure from sentencing guidelines is warranted for four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd.

They argue that Floyd was vulnerable as he was detained during the Memorial Day incident and that the men abused their authority as police officers in the commission of a crime. They point out that Floyd was cuffed and pinned to the street for nearly nine minutes.

 

[Niner]

In my notes I have this:

from the 9/11/20 hearing:
Attorney Earl Gray, who is representing former officer Thomas Lane, is disagreeing with the state's argument that jurors could be prejudiced if there are separate trials. Gray said if former officer Derek Chauvin is tried first and acquitted, the other officers likely wouldn't go to trial. The judge is taking the rejoinder motion under advisement. The judge has 90 days to make ruling in the case, but said in writing he hopes to have most of his decision made by Oct. 15.

 

[sds71]

Newly released court papers reveal that Minneapolis cops kept George Floyd pinned to the ground for 9 1/2 minutes — longer than previously thought...Chauvin also threatened to Mace an off-duty Minnesota firefighter who witnessed the incident when she offered to provide medical attention...
Ellison also wants the ex-officers’ histories of use of force to be admitted as evidence, including a contention that Chauvin allegedly “delivered a few strikes” and “applied a neck restraint” to a juvenile while working off-duty as a security guard.

https://mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/High-Profile-Cases/27-CR-20-12646/Memorandum10122020.pdf

https://nypost.com/2020/10/14/court...w&utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_source=NYPTwitter

 

[PrairieWind]

Harsh sentences sought in Floyd case

In a motion filed Monday, prosecutors say an upward departure from sentencing guidelines is warranted for four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd.

They argue that Floyd was vulnerable as he was detained during the Memorial Day incident and that the men abused their authority as police officers in the commission of a crime. They point out that Floyd was cuffed and pinned to the street for nearly nine minutes.

I need to look into this. Arguing about sentencing when not even close to trial yet. Statements like this could form a basis for appeal later. I don't understand the purpose right now.