GUILTY MN - George Floyd, 46, died, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 #18 - Chauvin Closing & Deliberations #1

[missy1974]

From earlier:

After the 30 minute break interrupting Nelson:
*Jury appears still attentive despite the longer than expected closing by Nelson.
*Juror 2 watching Nelson intensely making notes, even slightly nodding from time time.
*Jurors 6 and 10 appear slightly tired or bored.

https://twitter.com/louraguse/status/1384297785713823744?s=21

Also from Schleicher's closing:
*Juror 2 appears to hang on Schleicher's every word. Others do as well, but to me she's looking the most intently

Thank you... @Tippy Lynn do we know who juror 2 is? is it AWESOME?

 

[margarita25]

NYT:


Derek Chauvin Trial Live Updates: Chauvin’s Fate Is Now in the Jury’s Hands

A defense lawyer and the judge suggest a congresswoman’s comments could offer grounds for appeal.

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To an educator, Minneapolis has become ‘the epicenter of justice and change.’

Takeaways from the closing arguments of the Derek Chauvin trial.

The verdict is now in the hands of 12 jurors after the prosecution finishes its rebuttal.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Thank you... @Tippy Lynn do we know who juror 2 is? is it AWESOME?

LOL - I needed that giggle.

ETA - I have juror #2 as male not female. Hmmmm....

No. 2: White man, 20s
He described himself as a chemist and environmental studies scientist who said he typically views life through an analytical lens.

Defense attorney Eric Nelson asked him to expand on some of the answers he gave on his written questionnaire, particularly a question concerning Black Lives Matter.

“I support the message that every life should matter equally,” the juror said. “I don’t believe that the organization Black Lives Matter necessarily stands for that.”

The juror was also asked to expand on answers he gave about disparities in policing and about the criminal justice system. He said he doesn’t necessarily think Minneapolis police are more likely to use force against Black people than they would against others.

However, he said he believes the criminal justice system is biased against racial and ethnic minorities. He said there was a lot of evidence to support that opinion.

 

[BUF]

Jury ended deliberations @8:00 their time per Court TV

 

[missy1974]

Ok, I have a question if anyone knows... do the jurors have access to their phones? This 'state of emergency'.. will it be sent out as an alert?

 

[sds71]

April 19, 2021 - 8:00 p.m. - Jury adjourns deliberations for the day

Minnesota Judicial Branch - 27-CR-20-12646: State vs. Derek Chauvin

 

[ilovewings]

I hope the judge won't release the names of the jurors: I believe in the Damond case the judge did not release those names.

 

[margarita25]

“Blackwell ends his rebuttal by countering the witness testimony that Floyd died because his heart was too big.

“You were told, for example, that Mr. Floyd died because his heart was too big,” Blackwell said. “The truth of the matter is that the reason George Floyd is dead is because Mr. Chauvin’s heart was too small.””

Derek Chauvin Trial, April 19 Live Updates: Derek Chauvin's Fate Is Now In Jury's Hands

 

[kittythehare]

This is not good
a church is on fire, not yet sure why
https://twitter.com/ryanraiche/status/1384305846809546754?s=20

 

[missy1974]

LOL - I needed that giggle.

ETA - I have juror #2 as male not female. Hmmmm....

No. 2: White man, 20s
He described himself as a chemist and environmental studies scientist who said he typically views life through an analytical lens.

Defense attorney Eric Nelson asked him to expand on some of the answers he gave on his written questionnaire, particularly a question concerning Black Lives Matter.

“I support the message that every life should matter equally,” the juror said. “I don’t believe that the organization Black Lives Matter necessarily stands for that.”

The juror was also asked to expand on answers he gave about disparities in policing and about the criminal justice system. He said he doesn’t necessarily think Minneapolis police are more likely to use force against Black people than they would against others.

However, he said he believes the criminal justice system is biased against racial and ethnic minorities. He said there was a lot of evidence to support that opinion.

Thanks, thought for sure it was gonna be her LOL

 

[sorrell skye]

May We Never Be Silent.

May We Always Speak Our Truth.

May We Always Stand For Those Who Have No Voice.

 

[ilovewings]

I wonder if there will be a compromise verdict like 2nd degree manslaughter. Just thinking out loud

 

[Deleted member 39678]

I hope the judge won't release the names of the jurors: I believe in the Damond case the judge did not release those names.

Judge agrees to release names of jurors in trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor
Juror information is typically released soon after a verdict; judge worries about privacy.

Judge agrees to release names of jurors in trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor

 

[kittythehare]

This is not good
a church is on fire, not yet sure why
https://twitter.com/ryanraiche/status/1384305846809546754?s=20

It may have nothing to do with protests, church is located near a furnace and is 159 years old
https://twitter.com/ryanraiche/status/1384311264567037952?s=20

 

[ilovewings]

The idea that if people don't like a verdict they could do terrible damage to the city is repulsive and disgusting. I am sure the City of Minneapolis is on edge.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Thanks, thought for sure it was gonna be her LOL

juror 2 was the “eager” juror.

 

[ilovewings]

Judge agrees to release names of jurors in trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor
Juror information is typically released soon after a verdict; judge worries about privacy.

Judge agrees to release names of jurors in trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor

Thanks for that information!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Thank you... @Tippy Lynn do we know who juror 2 is? is it AWESOME?

LOL - I needed that giggle.

ETA - I have juror #2 as male not female. Hmmmm....

No. 2: White man, 20s
He described himself as a chemist and environmental studies scientist who said he typically views life through an analytical lens.

Defense attorney Eric Nelson asked him to expand on some of the answers he gave on his written questionnaire, particularly a question concerning Black Lives Matter.

“I support the message that every life should matter equally,” the juror said. “I don’t believe that the organization Black Lives Matter necessarily stands for that.”

The juror was also asked to expand on answers he gave about disparities in policing and about the criminal justice system. He said he doesn’t necessarily think Minneapolis police are more likely to use force against Black people than they would against others.

However, he said he believes the criminal justice system is biased against racial and ethnic minorities. He said there was a lot of evidence to support that opinion.

Thanks, thought for sure it was gonna be her LOL

juror 2 was the “eager” juror.

#9 is the AWESOME juror.

No. 9: Multi/mixed race woman, 20s
She describes herself as easygoing, and a mediator among her friends.

In her questionnaire, she said she had somewhat negative impressions of Chauvin, but that she could keep an open mind and be fair. She also said she believes the Black Lives Matter movement, along with Blue Lives Matter, has turned into a disingenuous marketing scheme for corporations.

She has an uncle who’s a police officer in central Minnesota, but said that wouldn't affect her opinion.

When the judge told her she was chosen, she said, "Awesome."

MN - George Floyd, 46, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 **Media & Timeline - NO DISCUSSION

 

[JerseyGirl]

Ok, I have a question if anyone knows... do the jurors have access to their phones? This 'state of emergency'.. will it be sent out as an alert?

Throughout Chauvin's trial, jurors have been partially sequestered, supervised in the courthouse at all times. But they've been allowed to go home at night.

Now, the jury will be required to stay in a hotel until a verdict is reached. Each day, jurors will deliberate until the early evening. They won't have their phones or electronic devices with them.

"Because this jury is being sequestered, they are in effect going into a bubble," criminal defense attorney Brock Hunter told KARE. "Completely isolated from the rest of the world."

Hunter explained that jurors will also be escorted everywhere by sheriff's deputies, who will make sure they're safe and that no one has contact with them.

"That's going to extend to their hotel. The sheriff's deputies are going to be present and make sure that they're not leaving, that they're not having any communications with the outside world. It's a very strange, twilight zone-like existence for these jurors," he explained.

What does it mean to sequester a jury? | kare11.com

 

[CrimeAway]

How much compensation do jurors receive in Minneapolis?