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

[JerseyGirl]

Judge Cahill is currently hearing arguments on whether to reinstate the 3rd-degree murder charge against #DerekChauvin.

https://twitter.com/fox9/status/1370015962355884036?s=21

 

[JerseyGirl]

A Minnesota judge reinstated a third-degree murder charge against former officer Derek Chauvin in the May 2020 death of George Floyd.

https://twitter.com/wthrcom/status/1370021994046107649?s=21

Chauvin was already charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter

The defense asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to review but in a Wednesday afternoon denial, the state's high court indicated it would not take up the issue. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill heard arguments on the charge Thursday morning before ruling that the third-degree murder charge should be reinstated. Since the defense did not appeal, jury selection will continue moving forward as scheduled.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

We are live. (Off audio right now as one juror #31 wants to go to a "modified in-camera" as he states he thinks some answers may be sensitive information) What led to this request is he wants to change information on questionnaire, and believes the reason may reveal some sensitive information.

In-camera is a Latin term literally meaning "in chambers" but carrying the meaning "in private". This refers to portions of a case that are held in private before a judge. The press and the public are not allowed to take part.

ETA: He is excused for cause... back on to Juror #36

 

[Shaddow]

A third-degree murder charge has been reinstated against Chauvin in Floyd's death.

It carries a max penalty of up to 25 years and adds to the 2nd degree unintentional murder and the 2nd degree manslaughter charges he already faces.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Potential juror No. 36 wrote in his questionnaire that George Floyd was "desperately screaming" while Derek Chauvin was kneeling on his neck. Reported a "very negative" impression of Chauvin. Says he's still willing to hear all the evidence.

https://twitter.com/wcco/status/1370035740713701379?s=21

 

[Niner]

Was wondering about his divorce hearing on the 3/26 - and it looks like it has been settled.

Chauvin re Divorce

02/02/2021 Findings, Order, Judgment and Decree-Dissolution Index # 64 (Judicial Officer:Freeman, Juanita)

02/02/2021 Notice of Filing of Order, Judgment and Decree-Dissolution Index # 65

02/02/2021 Certificate of Dissolution Index # 66 (Judicial Officer: Freeman, Juanita C. )

02/03/2021 Affidavit of Mailing Index # 67

02/03/2021 Affidavit of Mailing Index # 68

02/03/2021 Notice of Entry of Judgment by Attorney or Party Index # 69

02/03/2021 Notice of Entry of Judgment by Attorney or Party Index # 70

02/03/2021 Redacted Order or Judgment Index # 71 (Judicial Officer: Freeman, Juanita C. )

02/03/2021 Redacted Order or Judgment Index # 72 (Judicial Officer: Freeman, Juanita C. )

03/26/2021 CANCELED Pre-trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Freeman, Juanita C.) Settled

04/26/2021 CANCELED Court Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Freeman, Juanita C.) Settled


link: http://pa.courts.state.mn.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1628107964

 

[Chelly]

PJ 36 accepted. He had written on his questionnaire "If George Flyod had complied, this wouldn't have hardened"

 

[Chelly]

Judge tells PJ37 will definitely be sequestered during deliberations, but not during the trial period.

 

[Chelly]

A thought while watching the live stream: In this age of technology, it is interesting to note that "sidebars" don't need to take place at side of the bar.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Derek Chauvin Trial, Day 4 Live Updates: 6th Juror Seated

Potential juror No. 36 will be on the jury. He is the sixth juror to be seated.

He is a person of color and spoke with an accent. In his questionnaire, he wrote that he had a “very negative” impression of Derek Chauvin after watching the arrest video of George Floyd. He said that Floyd was “desperately screaming” while Chauvin was kneeling on his neck. Still, the juror said that he would be willing to hear all the evidence.

The juror described himself as a family man, a sports fan, a route driver, and a true crime podcast junkie. In his questionnaire, he said that Floyd would have lived if he complied with officers’ demands. He responded that he “somewhat disagrees” that the justice system is biased against minorities, adding that he thinks the media exaggerates such incidents.

 

[Chelly]

PJ37 excused by judge

 

[Shaddow]

Juror #37 is dismissed.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Juror #38 up next on the witness stand. Moved to MN about 3 yrs ago. When he got his jury summons for #DerekChauvinTrial, he said "this is big" and joked "how did they find us again?" Apparently, he had done some jury duty before the move. Describes himself as a "stand-up guy"

https://twitter.com/paulblume_fox9/status/1370060874283507715?s=21

 

[dixiegirl1035]

A thought while watching the live stream: In this age of technology, it is interesting to note that "sidebars" don't need to take place at side of the bar.

And that this is a first for this area to be livestreamed..... I do hope that many areas continue such after COVID restrictions.

 

[Chelly]

And that this is a first for this area to be livestreamed..... I do hope that many areas continue such after COVID restrictions.

Agree. Also agree with an earlier post of yours @dixiegirl1035 . This is an insightful and intelligent jury pool with impressive conversational skills, IMO. Judge recessing now for lunch.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Juror No. 38 has been dismissed. The state prosecution team has issued a peremptory challenge strike against him. They have five remaining. The defense has 10 left to use.

The court is in recess until 1:15 p.m. (court time)

https://twitter.com/kstp/status/1370073042215395328?s=21

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Did PJ #33 and #34 get dismissed?

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Jury Selection
3/9/21

Juror #31 - Dismissed

Juror #32 - Dismissed on 3/8

Juror #33 - Dismissed

Juror #34 - Dismissed

Juror #35 - Dismissed on 3/8

Juror #36 - Selected
Male, person of color and spoke with an accent, described himself as a family man, a sports fan, a route driver, and a true crime podcast junkie. Wrote in his questionnaire that GF was "desperately screaming" while DC was kneeling on his neck. Reported a "very negative" impression of DC. Says he's still willing to hear all the evidence. He had written on his questionnaire "If GF had complied, this wouldn't have happened”. Still, the juror said that he would be willing to hear all the evidence. Somewhat disagrees that the justice system is biased against minorities, adding that he thinks the media exaggerates such incidents.

Juror #37 - Dismissed

Juror #38 - Dismissed
Male, Moved to MN about 3 yrs ago. When he got his jury summons he said this is big and joked how did they find us again? Apparently, he had done some jury duty before the move. Describes himself as a stand-up guy.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

We're back on live- appears that this is a new flight of jurors and the general instruction by the judge prior to the individual breakouts...

 

[Chelly]

PJ39 Dismissed