Don't Be Surprised If Trump Pardons The George Floyd Cop

[IrishObserver]

I am sure Herr Trumpf has considered pardoning Derek Chauvin. It would guarantee his support base for another run in 2024 - and would cause the sort of chaos the Mango Mussolini thrives on.

[madaboutharry]

1. Those are state charges.

A president can only pardon for federal crimes.

[IrishObserver]

3. Phew

Thanks for the clarification.

[soothsayer]

5. This

But he would if he could

[C_U_L8R]

2. Doesn't that make him more susceptible to civil suits?

The murderer may be sued into oblivion no matter what.

[dware]

4. Pissolini has no authority to pardon Chauvin,

Chauvin is being charged by the state, not by the Feds, only the Gov. of the state can pardon him.

[exboyfil]

6. Chauvin can be pardoned for federal crimes

Which might be a back door way to punish him if the state case is unsuccessful. That is what they did with the cops who beat Rodney King.

https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1993-04-25-1993115047-story.html

[hatrack]

7. Federal civil rights laws, I'd imagine . .

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[Gothmog]

8. This will not work on state law charges

The upcoming trial will be on state law charges