MN - George Floyd, unarmed man killed in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020

[MsBetsy]

Is there a source for this? It just seems odd. I know a lot of small business owners- mainly immigrants. I cant see any of them agreeing that their businesses needed to burned and looted as a form of protest.

In short, this smells like propaganda.

I don't think they are saying their businesses needed to be burned down as a form of protest.

They are acknowledging that a human life and a call for change by the protestors is more important than property damage or costs to their businesses.

Imo

 

[sds71]

Chauvin charged with 3rd degree murder and manslaughter.

 

[scout35]

Charged with 3rd degree murder.

 

[IceIce9]

Molly Hensley-Clancy on Twitter

So this is one business. I wouldn’t say that all businesses will want to rebuild, or ha s the ability to rebuild.

 

[Cryptic]

I don't think they are saying their businesses needed to be burned down as a form of protest.

They are acknowledging that a human life and a call for change by the protestors is more important than property damage or costs to their businesses.

Imo

Here is the quote from the other poster: "Minority owned businesses who burned down or were looted last night are coming out in support today of the actions".

Again, it sounds like propaganda to me.

 

[SoCalDavidS]

So this is one business. I wouldn’t say that all businesses will want to rebuild, or ha s the ability to rebuild.

NOBODY said the word "All."

 

[KR72]

Do these minority business owners know their insurance doesnt cover riots?

Not necessarily true.

https://mn.gov/commerce/industries/insurance/businesses/property-ins.jsp

From the link:

"There are three types of property insurance plans:

• Basic form, which includes losses resulting from a fire, lightning, windstorm, hail and explosion, plus the cost of removing property to protect it from further damage.
• Broad form, which includes basic plus extended coverage for other types of perils, such as a roof collapse (e.g. caused by snow or ice), riot and civil commotion, etc.
• Special form, which includes basic and broad, and covers all direct physical losses except conditions specifically excluded as listed in the policy."

 

[IceIce9]

NOBODY said the word "All."

This was the quote: "Minority owned businesses who burned down or were looted last night are coming out in support today of the actions".

The link provided mentioned ONE minority business but the quote indicates otherwise.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Arrested, Charged With Murder, Manslaughter In George Floyd Killing

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

 

[Gardenista]

Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Arrested, Charged With Murder, Manslaughter In George Floyd Killing

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

Hopefully this will stop the criminals who are rioting.

 

[scout35]

Hopefully it will stop the criminals from killing black men but I doubt it.

 

[MsBetsy]

Thank you for the info. I must have read it wrong because you say its 'businesses' when I only saw one minority owner state this.

Do you know how many other business owners also said this, and which minority businesses did they own that's been destroyed?

Do these minority business owners know their insurance doesnt cover riots?

TIA!

jmho

It's possible that many business owners both support the protests and are upset that their businesses have been looted. I think there is a difference between protesters and looters. The majority of people protesting are likely not destroying businesses, stealing, and burning down buildings.

 

[Jackielee09]

Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Arrested, Charged With Murder, Manslaughter In George Floyd Killing

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.

Add 10 years for the hands in pockets.

 

[KR72]

New video shows three police on the ground with Floyd.

New video appears to show George Floyd on the ground with three officers

 

[tayaway]

Add 10 years for the hands in pockets.

Although it's hard to see, his hands were not in his pockets. His gloved hand was on his thigh.

 

[Sillybilly]

ADMIN NOTE:

Generalized bashing of law enforcement is not allowed. Stick to this case and don't make blanket derogatory statements about LE.

 

[Sarahlou]

Glad he has finally been charged. I hope he gets a decent sentence

 

[CrimeDawg123]

Seems like BS to me wrt intent, but probably the best call to make sure of a conviction.

Third-Degree Murder
Third-degree murder falls between manslaughter and third-degree murder charges. This murder is not based on having the intent to kill. Third-degree murder is often charged as a depraved heart or mind crime. This charge can arise when a person fires a gun in a crowd without intending to kill anyone, for example. Murder is charged when a person is killed and the defendant has an indifference to the sanctity of human life. This charge may also result if a person sells bad drugs. The maximum penalty for murder is up to 25 years in prison. If the death resulted because of a Schedule I or II drug sale, a fine of up to $40,000 may result.
https://www.hg.org/legal-articles/murder-charges-in-minnesota-43141

(a) Whoever, without intent to effect the death of any person, causes the death of another by perpetrating an act eminently dangerous to others and evincing a depraved mind, without regard for human life, is guilty of murder in the third degree and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 25 years.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.185

 

[ladyassassin]

It's good to see this officer has finally been charged. Justice for Mr.Floyd.

 

[EstrellaEspectral]

Not exactly the outcome I was hoping for, but this is a start. This should have happened a few days ago! Hopefully we see justice when it comes time for court. I'm afraid he will be acquitted like so many others.