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

[JerseyGirl]

Judge In George Floyd Case Rejects Former Cops' Request To Move Trial

The four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd will be tried together, a judge decided Thursday. He also rejected the former officer's requests to move the case outside of the Minneapolis area.

The trial is scheduled to begin March 8, 2021.

 

[Niner]

Judge Makes Several Major Rulings in George Floyd Case

 

[sds71]

• Prosecutors this week asked a judge to allow bodycam of past incidents
• One 2017 arrest shows Chauvin kneeling on 14-year-old's back, motion says
• Defense attorneys argue against the inclusion of the prior incidents
• They say the arrests followed department policy and are irrelevant to Floyd case
• Floyd died on May 25 after Chavin knelt on his neck while he was handcuffed
• Chauvin and three other cops were all fired and face criminal charges
• All four will be tried together instead of separately, a judge ruled last week

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8959493/Derek-Chauvin-knelt-14-year-old-boys-struggled-breath-prosecutors-say.html

 

[JerseyGirl]

George Floyd trial: prosecutors seek to show video of Derek Chauvin kneeling on teen

Prosecutors want to introduce evidence of a 2017 arrest in which they say Chauvin held his knee on the back of a 14-year-old boy and ignored his pleas that he couldn’t breathe.

 

[mickey2942]

Proposed divorce agreement between Chauvin and wife rejected for possible fraud

 

[tayaway]

Proposed divorce agreement between Chauvin and wife rejected for possible fraud

What's wrong with putting everything they own including money into her name? Honest, judge, we aren't fraudsters! Serious question: Why is this guy out on bail?

 

[mickey2942]

What's wrong with putting everything they own including money into her name? Honest, judge, we aren't fraudsters! Serious question: Why is this guy out on bail?

Yah, gotta agree with you. Since when did any man ever get a divorce and give his wife everything from cash, to houses, to pensions without a peep? Either that, or he was abusive to her, and he is buying her silence.

That would go over well at trial.."How many times a week did your husband abuse you?". Any testimony like that would sink his ship. Of course, this is speculation.

 

[Niner]

Friday, Dec. 11th:
*Omnibus Hearing (re Tax evasion) (@ 9:30am CT) - MN – *Derek Michael Chauvin (44) - 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. Washington County, State of Minnesota 7/22/20 court info reference post #42 here:
MN - George Floyd, 46, unarmed, killed in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 *arrests* #3
9/8/20 Update: Chauvin told Judge Sheridan Hawley he & his attorney, Eric Nelson, have had “minimal” time to discuss the tax case. The judge scheduled the next hearing for 9:30 a.m. Oct. 30. Chauvin is being represented by the same defense attorney in his tax and his murder defense case. His wife is not in custody in connection to the tax case.
10/26/20 Update: Continued by defense request-granted. Omnibus hearing on 12/11/20.
*Divorce - A divorce settlement that would have given most of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s assets to his wife was rejected by a judge who cited the possibility of fraud. Washington County District Judge Juanita Freeman wrote in her October ruling that judges can deny an uncontested agreement reached between a couple, such as with the Chauvins, if “the transfer features ‘badges of fraud.’ “The Court has a duty to ensure that marriage dissolution agreements are fair & equitable,” Freeman wrote. “One badge of fraud is a party’s transfer of ‘substantially all’ of his or her assets.” “This is just speculation, but it’s possible that the [agreement] was intentionally drafted to get assets out of Chauvin’s name in anticipation of a civil judgment against him from the estate of George Floyd,” said divorce attorney Marc Beyer. “That may be what the court is getting at when it references ‘badges of fraud.’ ” Chauvin does not have a divorce lawyer. However, Freeman wrote that under the agreement, Kellie Chauvin would have received all the equity in their two homes, all the money in their bank & investment accounts & all the money from Derek Chauvin’s pension & retirement accounts. Funds from two of Chauvin’s accounts that were earned before the couple’s 2010 marriage would have been exempt. Chauvin was a Minneapolis officer from 2001 until his firing this year. The case has been set for a pretrial hearing on March 26 & for trial on April 26.
MN - George Perry Floyd, Jr. (46) (May 25, 2020, Minneapolis, arrested for forgery & killed in police custody) - *Derek Michael Chauvin (44) police officer who held his knee on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes & 46 seconds (& non responsive for 2 minutes & 53 seconds before officer took his knee off his neck; from 8:19pm to 8:27pm his knee was on Floyd’s neck; Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday, June 17, that a police officer had his knee on Floyd’s neck for 7 minutes, 46 seconds, not the 8:46) 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 & evincing depraved mind & 2nd degree manslaughter-culpable negligence creating unreasonable risk. $500K bond, reset (6/8/20) @ $1.25M & $1M w/conditions. Posted non-cash $1M bond (10/7/20) & has been released from jail. Ramsey County jail & on 5/31/20 moved to DOC maximum security facility in Oak Park Heights/Hennepin County
Bond Conditions: Follow all instructions of probation; Conditions, other; Contact with probation; Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval; Do not ship/transport/possess or receive firearm or ammo; No contact with victim or family; Remain law-abiding; Make all future court appearances; Sign Waiver of Extradition; Post Bail or Bond with No Conditions: $1,25M; Post Bail or Bond with Conditions: $1M.
Trial set to begin on 3/8/21. Last motions hearing on 10/15/20.

 

[Niner]

Strange - I can't find Chauvin in the link that I had for his tax evasion charges... not there anymore.

 

[Niner]

Motion filed to delay officers' trial in George Floyd's death | kare11.com

Dec. 11, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS — The attorney for one of the former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is asking for the trial to be delayed until July, after accusing state prosecutors of violating a court order to share discovery material with the defense.

Robert Paule, defense attorney for former officer Tou Thao, filed a motion with the court Friday asking that the trial, now slated to begin March 8, be moved to July 5 instead. Paule also asked Judge Peter Cahill to extend the date for defense attorneys to disclose their expert witnesses, and to order the state to pay defense attorneys fees and costs associated with the requested four-month delay.
[.....]
"The State has held onto exculpatory evidence they had knowledge about for months without disclosing it to the Defense," Paule argues in his motion. "To date, the State has untimely disclosed evidence eight times amounting to over 15,000 pages of evidence."
[.....]
So far, the state has not issued a comment on Paule's motion.

 

[Niner]

Attorney for Derek Chauvin requests George Floyd trial be moved back

Dec. 14, 2020

The attorney for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has requested the trial be moved back, recent documents filed in court say.

The trial for the death of George Floyd is scheduled to begin on March 8. Last week, former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao's attorney, Robert Paule, asked a judge to move the trial to July, arguing prosecutors disclosed expert witnesses months after the court had ordered.

However, in the recent filing concerning Chauvin, there was no suggested date or reason for the delay.


PLUS - all these:
link: Minnesota Judicial Branch - 27-CR-20-12646: State vs. Derek Chauvin

Documents (with the most recent documents posted on top):
December 14, 2020

• Affidavit of Service
• Discovery Disclosure
• Correspondence
• Memorandum Opposing Motion for Reconsideration
• Affidavit of Eric Nelson
• Notice of Motion and Motion for Continuance
• Declaration of Suki Dardarian
• Declaration of Grace Wong
• Media Coalition's Opposition to State's Motion for Reconsideration of Order Allowing Audio and Video Coverage of Trial
  
  

 

[Niner]

Chauvin - tax evasion charges

12/11/2020 Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Hawley, Sheridan)
10/30/2020 Continued to 12/11/2020 - By agreement - Chauvin, Derek Michael
Result: Held On the Record

12/11/2020 Hearing Held Using Remote Technology

12/11/2020 Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions Index # 28

01/15/2021 Omnibus Hearing (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer Hawley, Sheridan)

link: http://pa.courts.state.mn.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1628217692

 

[jolagefl]

Seeing how they released all the surveillance and body cam footage. They havent released the footage of Floyd making making the purchase inside the store. IMO this was all setup. Floyd was setup. His friend and ex gf treatment made me think this. What raises my suspicion is why was Floyd handcuffed before they had any information from the store as to the fake bills? The manger just pointed to the van all 3 were in but had no other information. Second when Lane was talking to the friend their was a 20 dollar bill laying right on the ground in front of him??? At no point did he think this 20 might be related??? Ok so now they got Floyd cuffed sitting on the ground. The friend gave Lane his ID and ex gave her name. At NO point did they run their names. They immediately escort Floyd to the cop car even though ALL the evidence points to the friend.cause he told Lane he tried purchasing a laptop and hes got a 20 dollar bill sitting in front of his face. So Floyd is killed and NOW they decide to find out what happened. Another redflag is they questioned the manager who wasnt even in the store. It was an 18 yr old who cashed out Floyd and called 911. Assuming Floyd even attempted to make a purchase. Because at this point the guy whose giving the answers wasnt even present. But he does say both men made a purchase but only Floyd was successful. The friend got caught and seeing how they were together I guess decided to check the 20 that Floyd passed. Again the cop never asked to talk with the clerk who was actually present. Thats pretty odd dont you think? Ok so Lane has the info and hes about arrest the friend. Right? Nope he gives back his id which was never checked because the guy had outstanding warrants in Houston for gun poss assault and drug poss. Tells them their free to go. He even has the pack of newport Floyd allegedly purchased. So Floyd is dead and this guy walks away unscathed. Only to be arrested in Houston a week later for outstanding warrants he had...Also take this into consideration the cop who kills him knew him and had problems with him. Floyd was Targeted and assassinated. Also before tbe cops were even called 2 guys from the store went talked to the friend and asked for the cigarettes back when they refused they called the cops. Knowing the cops were on the way they still stayed their??? Their was still 2 counterfeit bills in the car and Floyd had fentanyl on him. Their is WAY more to this than just the murder. This was an Assassination.

 

[sds71]

@PaulBlume_FOX9
·
Judge Peter Cahill has set the next hearing in George Floyd murder case. Oral arguments will be heard on several subjects including defense motions to delay the March 8th trial. Next hearing set for January 11th at 3pm. It will be virtual, via Zoom.
@FOX9

 

[Niner]

Judge upholds decision to livestream trial of officers in George Floyd killing - StarTribune.com

Dec. 18, 2020

A Hennepin County judge is sticking with his historic decision to livestream the trial of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd due to immense global interest in the case and limited courthouse space, according to an order filed Friday.

Judge Peter Cahill dismissed concerns by state prosecutors, who argued last month that recording audio and visuals of the trial would violate court rules and scare away potential witnesses. Attorney General Keith Ellison's office, which is leading the prosecution, asked that Cahill rescind his previous ruling or consider narrowing the scope of outside access.

Cahill declined to modify his original ruling issued Nov. 4, writing that although he is granting more extensive video coverage than allowed in court rules, he is permitted to modify the rules "in any case to prevent manifest injustice."
[.....]
Cahill again invoked the size of the courtrooms and "unique and unprecedented situation" brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the Hennepin County Government Center's largest courtrooms has been remodeled to adhere to social distancing requirements. As a result, the public gallery has been removed, and only one seat in the courtroom remains that is not used by a trial participant. If the trial is televised, a technician will occupy the chair.

more in the article

 

[sds71]

16 PAGE SPECIAL JUROR QUESTIONNAIRE

https://minnesotacourts.co1.qualtrics.com/Q/EditSection/Blocks/ (mncourts.gov)

 

[Niner]

State Asks For Trial In George Floyd's Death To Push To June Due To COVID

Dec. 31, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The State of Minnesota is asking for the trial in George Floyd’s death to be pushed from March to June 7, in order to better prepare for COVID-19.

The state argues that, even with COVID-19 protocols put into place, there could be serious disruptions to the trial given the scope. Four now-fired Minneapolis officers — Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane — are all facing charges in Floyd’s May death in south Minneapolis.

The state’s legal team offered a doctor affadavit, and added that they were ready to start on March 8 as originally planned, but requested the delay to June for safety reasons.

Earlier in the month, Chauvin’s attorney Erik Nelson requested for the trial to be delayed, arguing the state’s presentation of the evidence has been unorganized and delayed.

A new request from the attorney of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd, asks the court for more time to prepare for next year’s trial. The attorney for Thao, who is also charged in the case, made a similar argument earlier.

On Thursday, Lane’s attorney Earl Gray objected to the state’s request to delay the trial.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

March 8 has been the date set for the trial to start before Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill for the four now-fired police officers charged in the death of Floyd on May 25 while he was forcibly detained on a south Minneapolis street corner.

Derek Chauvin, 44, Tou Thao, 34, J. Alexander Kueng, 26, and Thomas Lane, 37, are scheduled to be tried together. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter, and the other three former officers are charged with aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter.

However, attorneys filed a motion to move the trial start date from March 8 to to June 7, arguing that putting it off “appropriately balances the need to protect public health with the need to ensure that this case is resolved expeditiously,” as reported by the StarTribune.
Prosecutors Seek 3-Month Delay in Trial Over George Floyd's Death, Citing COVID-19

 

[sds71]

@PaulBlume_FOX9

Judge Peter Cahill says he will take George Floyd trial delay arguments "under advisement." That means no ruling from the courts today. So for now, trial is scheduled to begin w/ jury selection March 8th. We'll await a ruling from Cahill in days ahead.
Arguments now focused on how quickly defense attorneys are getting evidence/discovery from state prosecutors. They are clearly frustrated by delays & the organization of large, voluminous files including critical reports on cause of death & more.
@FOX9

 

[Niner]

Well dang - the switched the dates on me for this hearing... I'm going to post this anyway - to keep the case updated & I can shorten this up a bit too.

Thursday, January 7, 2021:
*Oral Arguments Hearing for all 3 (via Zoom) (@ 3pm CT) - MN – George Perry Floyd, Jr. (46) (May 25, 2020, Minneapolis, arrested for forgery & killed in police custody) – Tou Thao (34/now 35), Thomas Kiernan Lane (37), & J. Alexander Kueng (26/now 27) were fired (5/26/20), arrested (6/3/20) & charged (6/4/20) with aiding & abetting 2nd degree murder-unintentional-while committing a felony & aiding & abetting 2nd degree manslaughter-culpable negligence creating unreasonable risk. Bond set at $1M for all or bond conditions @ $750K. Lane released (6/10/20) on $750K bond with conditions. Kueng released (6/19/20) on $750K bond with conditions. Thao released (7/4/20) on $750K bond with conditions.
Trial set to begin on 3/8/21 might be rescheduled to 6/7/21.
Bond conditions & court info from 6/3/20 to 10/19/20 reference post #113 here:
MN - George Floyd, 46, unarmed, killed in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 *arrests* #3
10/20/20: Kueng: Defendant's 2nd supplemental memo in support of Motion to Change Venue. Hearing on 10/15/200 was moved to 10/22/20. 10/21/20: Filed Order & Memo opinion on defense motions to dismiss for lack of probable cause by defense for all 3 defendants.
10/22/20 Update: Thao, Lane & Kueng are charged with aiding & abetting second-degree murder. All three had requested to have charges against them dismissed, but Judge Peter Cahill on Thursday ruled against that request. Cahill has yet to rule on a possible change of venue, and whether the four trials will be joined or held separately.
10/27/20: All: Order establishing briefing scheduled on Defendants' Minn. R. Evid. 404B/Spreigl Notice re 5/6/19 incident. All defendants have filed notices of intent to introduce at trial evidence relating to a 5/6/19 incident involving Floyd. The State shall file its opposing memo & supporting materials by 11/16/20.
11/4/20: Order allowing audio & video coverage of trial-granted, but only when the Judge is on the bench & the trial is in session. Order & Memo opinion granting State's Motion for Trial Joinder. Order for juror anonymity & sequestration. Preliminary Order regarding change of venue-denied. The Court will rehear the motions subsequent to the presentation of additional evidence & briefs on the issue. 11/6/20: Order correcting factual error in memo opinion on State's Motion for Trial Joinder (filed 11/4/20 regarding Kueng Defense filing).
11/16/20 Filings for all: State's Motion For Reconsideration; Attachment to State's Spreigl Response Opposing Defendants' Motions To Admit Spreigl Evidence; State's Response Opposing Defendants' Motions to Admit Spreigl Evidence; Defendant's Objection; State's Supplemental Memorandum of Law In Support of Other Evidence; Order for Admission of Danielle Christine Desaulniers Stempel Pro Hac Vice; Proposed Order For Admission of Danielle Christine Desaulniers Stempel Pro Hac Vice; Affidavit of Proposed Admittee; and Notice of Motion and Motion For Admission of Danielle Christine Desaulniers Stempel Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order.
12/22/20: Robert Paule, defense attorney for Thao, filed a motion with the court Friday asking that the trial, now slated to begin March 8, be moved to July 5 instead (representing the 4 months the State has disregarded this Court's discovery deadline). Paule also asked Judge Peter Cahill to extend the date for defense attorneys to disclose their expert witnesses & to order the state to pay defense attorneys fees and costs associated with the requested four-month delay.
12/14/20: Kueng, Lane & Thao filed: Media coalition's opposition to State's Motion for reconsideration or Order allowing audio & video coverage of trial. Declaration of Grace Wong & Suki Dardarian. Defendant's reply to State' Motion to reconsider cameras in the courtroom (Not Lane). Discovery disclosure. 12/17/20: All: Scheduling Order on Expert witness Disclosure deadlines & hearing on defendant's motions for trial continuance; Discovery Disclosure. 12/18/20: Kueng & Thao: State's response to defendant Thao's motion for sanctions & hearing regarding discovery violations by State.
12/18/20 Update: Judge Peter Cahill has set the next hearing in George Floyd murder case. Oral arguments will be heard on several subjects including defense motions to delay the March 8th trial. Next hearing set for January 11th at 3pm. It will be virtual, via Zoom. 12/19/20: Judge Peter Cahill is sticking with his historic decision to livestream the trial of 4 former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of Floyd due to immense global interest in the case & limited courthouse space, according to an order filed Friday, 12/19/20. Judge Cahill dismissed concerns by state prosecutors, who argued last month that recording audio & visuals of the trial would violate court rules & scare away potential witnesses. He is granting more extensive video coverage than allowed in court rules, he is permitted to modify the rules "in any case to prevent manifest injustice."
12/31/20 Update: The State of Minnesota is asking for the trial in George Floyd’s death to be pushed from March to June 7, in order to better prepare for COVID-19. The state argues that, even with COVID-19 protocols put into place, there could be serious disruptions to the trial given the scope. Chauvin’s attorney Erik Nelson requested for the trial to be delayed, arguing the state’s presentation of the evidence has been unorganized & delayed. A new request from the attorney of DChauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd, asks the court for more time to prepare for next year’s trial. The attorney for Thao, who is also charged in the case, made a similar argument earlier. On Thursday, Lane’s attorney Earl Gray objected to the state’s request to delay the trial.
1/7/21 Update: Hearing for 1/11/21 was rescheduled to 1/7/21.
ALSO:
*Oral Arguments Hearing (via Zoom) (@ 3pm CT) - MN – George Perry Floyd, Jr. (46) (May 25, 2020, Minneapolis, arrested for forgery & killed in police custody) - *Derek Michael Chauvin (44) 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 8:27pm 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 10/22/20) & evincing depraved mind & 2nd degree manslaughter-culpable negligence creating unreasonable risk. $500K bond, reset (6/8/20) @ $1.25M & $1M w/conditions. Posted non-cash $1M bond (10/7/20) & has been released from jail.
Trial set to begin on 3/8/21, might be rescheduled to 6/7/21.
Bond conditions & court info from 5/29/20 thru 10/15/20 reference post #113 here:
MN - George Floyd, 46, unarmed, killed in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 *arrests* #3
10/16/20: Defendant's Notice of Motion & Motion to admit Floyd's 5/6/19 incident. Hearing for 10/15/20 was rescheduled to 10/22/20.
10/22/20 Update: Judge Cahill dismissed the 3rd degree murder charge against Chauvin, but kept all other charges in place.
10/27/20: All: Order establishing briefing scheduled on Defendants' Minn. R. Evid. 404B/Spreigl Notice re 5/6/19 incident. All defendants have filed notices of intent to introduce at trial evidence relating to a 5/6/19 incident involving Floyd. The State shall file its opposing memo & supporting materials by 11/16/20. 10/28/20: Chauvin: State's Supplemental prosecution disclosure pursuant to Rule 9.01, Subd. 1/attached supplemental disclosure files.
11/4/20: Order allowing audio & video coverage of trial-granted, but only when the Judge is on the bench & the trial is in session. Order & Memo opinion granting State's Motion for Trial Joinder. Order for juror anonymity & sequestration. Preliminary Order regarding change of venue-denied. The Court will rehear the motions subsequent to the presentation of additional evidence & briefs on the issue. 11/6/20: Order correcting factual error in memo opinion on State's Motion for Trial Joinder (filed 11/4/20 regarding Kueng Defense filing).
11/16/20 Filings: State's Motion For Reconsideration; Attachment to State's Spreigl Response Opposing Defendants' Motions To Admit Spreigl Evidence; State's Response Opposing Defendants' Motions to Admit Spreigl Evidence; Defendant's Objection; State's Supplemental Memorandum of Law In Support of Other Evidence; Order for Admission of Danielle Christine Desaulniers Stempel Pro Hac Vice; Proposed Order For Admission of Danielle Christine Desaulniers Stempel Pro Hac Vice; Affidavit of Proposed Admittee; and Notice of Motion and Motion For Admission of Danielle Christine Desaulniers Stempel Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order.
12/14/20: Media Coalition's opposition to State's Motion for reconsideration of order allowing audio & video coverage of trial; Declaration of Grace Wong & Suki Dardarian. Notice of Motion & Motion for Continuance. Affidavit of Eric Nelson. Memo opposing Motion for Reconsideration. Discovery Disclosure.
12/17/20: Scheduling Order on Expert witness Disclosure deadlines & hearing on defendant's motions for trial continuance; Discovery Disclosure. 12/18/20 Update: Judge Peter Cahill has set the next hearing in George Floyd murder case. Oral arguments will be heard on several subjects including defense motions to delay the March 8th trial. Next hearing set for January 11th at 3pm. It will be virtual, via Zoom.
12/19/20: Judge Peter Cahill is sticking with his historic decision to livestream the trial of 4 former Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of Floyd due to immense global interest in the case & limited courthouse space, according to an order filed Friday, 12/19/20. Judge Cahill dismissed concerns by state prosecutors, who argued last month that recording audio & visuals of the trial would violate court rules & scare away potential witnesses. He is granting more extensive video coverage than allowed in court rules, he is permitted to modify the rules "in any case to prevent manifest injustice."
12/31/20 Update: The State of Minnesota (Filed motion) is asking for the trial in George Floyd’s death to be pushed from March to June 7, in order to better prepare for COVID-19. The state argues that, even with COVID-19 protocols put into place, there could be serious disruptions to the trial given the scope. Chauvin’s attorney Erik Nelson requested for the trial to be delayed, arguing the state’s presentation of the evidence has been unorganized & delayed. A new request from the attorney of DChauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd, asks the court for more time to prepare for next year’s trial. The attorney for Thao, who is also charged in the case, made a similar argument earlier. On Thursday, Lane’s attorney Earl Gray objected to the state’s request to delay the trial. 1/4/21: Supplemental Prosecution Disclosure Pursuant to Rule 9.01, Subd. 1. 1/7/21 Update: Hearing on 1/11 was changed to 1/7/21.
*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. Washington County
7/22/20 court info reference post #42 here:
MN - George Floyd, 46, unarmed, killed in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 *arrests* #3
9/8/20 Update: Chauvin told Judge Sheridan Hawley he & his attorney, Eric Nelson, have had “minimal” time to discuss the tax case. The judge scheduled the next hearing for 9:30 a.m. Oct. 30. Chauvin is being represented by the same defense attorney in his tax and his murder defense case. His wife is not in custody in connection to the tax case. 10/26/20 Update: Continued by defense request-granted to 12/11/20. 12/11/20 Update: Hearing held by remote technology. Next Omnibus hearing on 1/15/21. *Divorce – Pretrial hearing on 3/26/21 & trial on 4/26/21.