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

[Shaddow]

MN supreme court just denied Chauvin petition to review the appellate decision that Cahill was wrong when he did not reinstate third-degree murder charge...

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson
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#DerekChauvinTrial - Our own
@KenneyBaden
just pointed out to me that on the questionnaire it does ask if they could be sequestered for deliberations AND "possibly for part of the trial"
@Angenette5

 

[Chelly]

Looks like PJ#29 was dismissed.

 

[lonetraveler]

I must say that I'm surprised at the number of attorneys in this jury pool and there are a lot more PJ who haven't been on the stand yet. In my life of court groupie I've only seen a couple of attorneys who were on the jury list.

 

[Chelly]

Cathy Russon

@cathyrusson
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#DerekChauvinTrial - State Supreme Court denied defense appeal of 3rd-degree murder charge. What this means now is it's up to Judge Cahill if he will reinstate the charge that he previously dismissed. Court of Appeals ordered him to 'reconsider', def appealed to MN supreme ct.

 

[lonetraveler]

I personally think the PJ#30 is not a good match for this trial. JMO He has such strong convictions and has already formed an opinion that he feels that GF was murdered.

 

[Shaddow]

Juror #30 is dismissed.

 

[lonetraveler]

Does anyone have the number of strikes left with Defense and the Prosecutor.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Jury Selection
3/10/21

Juror #20 - Selected
Male, grew up in central MN, Morrison/Sterns County, getting married in Florida on May 1st. fiance/future wife is a JD. Will change wedding plans if needed. Has heard about the case in the media. With information from the media he feels the event didn’t need to end in GF’s death. Feels he can put everything he has heard aside if he were to serve on this case. Has a female friend in the BCA - her work revolves around science. Vikings season ticket holder. Believes LE and Military fight for citizen rights. Has a family member that may or may not work in LE was possibly an officer 4-5 years ago and hasn’t seen him for a couple years. Doesn’t have much contact with him. Thinks LE is better equipped to be more honest than an ordinary bystander. Because of the dangerous job LE has they need to make split second decisions and those decisions are hard to second guess. However, officers need to be held accountable for their conduct. Somewhat agrees that there are racial disparities and believes there is a systematic issue surrounding Black Americans. Favorable for BLM and unfavorable for Blue Lives Matter. Feels Blue Lives Matter is an indirect of BLM, but believes in police enforcement. Doesn’t feel people give LE the respect or credit they deserve. Thinks there are good cops and bad cops.

Juror #21 -Dismissed on ?

Juror #22 - Dismissed on 3/8

Juror #23 - Dismissed
Female, has lived in and around Minneapolis for the last 40 years, works in Marketing, has a large extended family. Believes this case is a major case with extreme importance. No personal safety or Covid-19 concerns. Is aware and familiar with the case from the media. Has been staying aware from the news and media. Feels she can be fair and impartial. Can put her current opinions on the case aside. Has managed 30-40 staff members and worked through conflict among staff by communication and looking at the whole picture. Doesn’t have a problem changing her mind on something she wrong about. Can keep an open mind and is able to listen to all the evidence. Believes BLM and Blue Lives Matter should all be one - believes all lives matter. Has a relative who is in LE - they don’t talk about topics related to LE. Unsure if she wants to serve on this case. She wants justice and for a fair trial. She thinks there might be someone else more qualified to serve on this case. Believes the aftermath of what happened started out as a demonstration and ended up being Riots. Has been working from home due to Covid-19. Believes the restrictions from Covid-10 have gone a little too far, especially for kids and schooling. She’s not sure if the strict restrictions were necessary or not, says it’s hard to say. Hasn’t had any family or friends that have struggled with addiction. She is anti-drug and feels drug use is an element of what happened and why it happened. It’s a piece of the information for this case. Says she doesn’t have much experience in the drug world. Doesn’t typically watch cop or true crime shows/movies. Has a high degree of trust in LE.

Juror #24 and #25 - Dismissed on 3/8

Juror #26 - Dismissed
Male, describes himself as hardworking, honest, not a party person, family orientated, has three well-behaved adolescent daughters. Is direct when resolving conflict, what’s right is right is right, what’s wrong is wrong. Is able to put aside any preconceived opinions on the case. Took his family downtown to contribute food and supplies. Visited GF’s memorial site with wife and daughter and posted to social media.

Juror #27 - Selected
Male, Moved to US 14 years ago, went to college in Nebraska, speaks multiple languages, works in IT, married, loves sports. Is not on social media.

Juror #28 - Dismissed
Male, works in real estate. Feels he is able to put aside any preconceived opinions on the case. Was nervous when he was summoned as a potential juror on this case. Originally filled out questionnaire saying he'd rather not be on the jury due to work, but has since changed his mind on that and could serve.Advocate for police reform. Has strong opinions on the case.

Juror #29 - Dismissed
Female, practicing attorney (9 years), has 2 year old daughter. Always wanted to be a juror. Believes overall it was a negative on the community. She helped women in prison while in law school. She said that gave her a different view of our justice system, that not everyone has all the tools to defend themselves in the system.

Juror #30 -Dismissed
Male, love music, musical theater, meet and interact with new people, moved to MN at age 24. Briefly watched the live stream of juror questioning a few days ago. Has strong opinions on the case.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Does anyone have the number of strikes left with Defense and the Prosecutor.

Derek Chauvin trial: Jury selection continues, 9 seats remain

Where jury selection currently stands

• Five jurors seated--four men, one woman. A total of 14 jurors (12 jurors and two alternates) are needed to start trial.
• Defense dismissed four jurors. They have 11 peremptory challenges remaining.
• Prosecutors dismissed three jurors. They have six peremptory challenges remaining.
• Judge dismissed three jurors for cause on Tuesday

 

[JerseyGirl]

Jurors selected so far

Juror No. 2
White man in his 20s or 30s. Chemist, considers himself a logical person. Has not seen any of the videos of Floyd’s deadly arrest, but he did visit the memorial at 38th and Chicago with his fiancé

Juror No. 9
Woman in her 20s or 30s, originally from northern Minnesota. She did not self-identify her race, but courtroom observers described her as a person of color. Said she was excited to be summoned for jury duty, especially once she found out which case it involved.

Juror No. 19
White man in his 30s. Auditor, described himself as honest and straightforward. Has a friend who is a Minneapolis police officer, but has not talked to him about the case or seen him since the pandemic began.

Juror No. 20
White man in his late 30s or 40s, originally from central Minnesota. Works in sales. Getting married on May 1, but accepts that wedding date might get pushed back. Friends with one of listed witnesses, a BCA forensic scientist.

Juror No. 27
Black man in his 30s or 40s. Works in IT management. Immigrated to the U.S. about 14 years ago, moved to U.S. in 2012. Married, no children. Prosecutors asked him what he thinks of the "de fund police" movement. He indicated he opposes the idea.

Derek Chauvin trial: Jury selection continues, 9 seats remain

 

[Chelly]

11 strikes left for defense
6 strikes left for prosecution
Correct me please if I am wrong @JerseyGirl

 

[dixiegirl1035]

That question "How do you resolve conflict?" has been asked each time by defense atty. It is a difficult one to answer off the top of one's head...IMO.

So far, no one has said that I put them on the ground with a knee on their neck to cut off blood supply.

 

[jennieohhh]

So far, no one has said that I put them on the ground with a knee on their neck to cut off blood supply.

More facts will come out in trial esp the autopsy report findings. I will hold back judgment until ALL facts are revealed at trial. I am sure there is more than what the media has shown. imo, there always is.

 

[mickey2942]

More facts will come out in trial esp the autopsy report findings. I will hold back judgment until ALL facts are revealed at trial. I am sure there is more than what the media has shown. imo, there always is.

Let's hope that the jurors in this case have not already made their decision.

The jury process is interesting, I was riveted to the "Casey Anthony" trial, I watched it every day, and honestly I was shocked when the jury determined a "Not Guilty".

Unlike the OJ trial, I actually saw the carefully crafted defense to raise doubt about the evidence. And objectively understood the "Not Guilty" outcome.

Chauvin is no angel, but neither was the victim. Chauvin may have had information about the victim, via NCIC background check, that caused him to be more aggressive. That may be a factor to consider.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

I was just catching up with today's nightly news and I saw that the three other policemen will not be testifying at his trial. apparently their attorneys are not allowing them to testify .

I did not realize that attorneys could not allow people to testify if they were subpoenaed.

 

[mickey2942]

I was just catching up with today's nightly news and I saw that the three other policemen will not be testifying at his trial. apparently their attorneys are not allowing them to testify .

I did not realize that attorneys could not allow people to testify if they were subpoenaed.

They could just take the 5th. Even when under subpoena. They cannot be compelled to testify in Chauvin's trial if the information could be used against them in their trials.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

They could just take the 5th. Even when under subpoena. They cannot be compelled to testify in Chauvin's trial if the information could be used against them in their trials.

Thanks, I should have thought of that.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, March 11th:
*Trial continues with Jury Selection (Day 3) (@ 8am for Motions; 9am for Jury selection CT) - MN – George Perry Floyd, Jr. (46) (May 25, 2020, Minneapolis, arrested for forgery & killed in police custody) - *Derek Michael Chauvin (44/will be 45 in 8 days) 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 with jury selection. Jury selection could run through March 26, 2021. Opening statements & the commencement of the State’s case will begin no earlier than March 29, 2021. Experts anticipate the trial could last 2-4 weeks. Jurors: & 2 alternates.
Jurors seated as of 3/10/21: Juror #2: White man in his 20s or 30s. Juror #9: Black woman in her 20s or 30s. Juror #19: White man in his 30s. Juror #20: White man in his late 30s or 40s. Juror #27: Black man in his 30s or 40s.
Bond conditions & court info from 12/19/20 thru 3/8/21 reference post #257 here:
MN - George Floyd, 46, killed in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 *officers charged* #3
3/9/21 Tuesday, Day 1 of Jury Selection: Juror #2 – Selected, male, white, Juror #9: Selected, female, black & Juror #19: Selected, male, white. Peremptory Strikes: Prosecution used 1 of 9 & Defense used 2 of 15. 3 Jurors seated, 2/Males, white, 1/Female, black. Jury selection continues on 3/10/21.
3/10/21 Wednesday, Day 2 of Jury Selection: Will be 7 potential jurors in the morning session & 7 in the afternoon. Juror #20 - Selected, male. Juror #21 -Dismissed on ?. Juror #22 - Dismissed already on 3/8. Juror #23 - Dismissed, female. Juror #24 & #25 - Dismissed already on 3/8. Juror #26 - Dismissed, male. Juror #27 - Selected, male, black. Juror #28 – Dismissed, male. Juror #29 - Dismissed , female. Juror #30 – Dismissed, male. Potential juror 98 never filled out the questionnaire. They have been in contact with her. She is in her late 70's and has opted out of jury service, which the judge said "is her right". Where jury selection currently stands: 5 jurors seated--four men, one woman. A total of 14 jurors (12 jurors & 2 alternates) are needed to start trial. Defense dismissed 4 jurors. They have 11 peremptory challenges remaining. Prosecutors dismissed 3 jurors. They have 6 peremptory challenges remaining. Judge dismissed 3 jurors for cause on Tuesday, 3/9. 3/10/21: State Supreme Court denied defense appeal of 3rd degree murder charge. What this means now is it's up to Judge Cahill if he will reinstate the charge that he previously dismissed. Court of Appeals ordered him to 'reconsider'. Jury selection continues to 3/11/21.
*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.
*Divorce – Pretrial hearing on 3/26/21 & trial on 4/26/21.

 

[turaj]

Hello fellow trial sleuths...wondering what everyone things on this 3rd degree to be discussed today. It is now in the hands of Judge Cahill. It is my understanding that Chauvin was offered a plea deal on this count with 10 year sentence but State decided it was not going to be enough for the protestors and it was off the table. Any thoughts?