This expert witness in the Chauvin trial, a pulmonologist,

[Ocelot II]

is eating the defense's lunch.

[gohuskies]

1. This doctor is making the case for pre-meditated murder

Chauvin is guilty of 1st degree murder in my opinion.

[Ocelot II]

4. He was not charged with first-degree murder.

The three counts are second and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

[gohuskies]

5. Yep, i understand that but Chauvin should have been charged with 1st Degree

This trial is gut wrenching with the facts coming out.

[Ocelot II]

6. Prosecutors don't charge crimes they don't think they can prove beyond a reasonable doubt,

and premeditation is often hard to prove. Instead they charged crimes they were confident they could prove (or at least one of them) rather than going to trial with a greater risk of acquittal. I think they have a very good chance of winning conviction on at least the third-degree murder charge, which requires only that they prove "depraved indifference."

[Ms. Toad]

8. Not at all.

He is testifying as to causation, not mens rea (mental state of mind - premeditation). What he is explaining about causation is not tied to Chauvin's mental state. The state contends it was not Chauvin's actions that caused Floyd's death. This expert's contribution is his physiological expertise about the cause, not his ability to dive into Chauvin's mind.

[Watchfoxheadexplodes]

2. I expect Nelson to do a lot of

"were you there"
"Did you perform"
"How can you tell from video"

Or no questions your honor.

[Deuxcents]

3. The doctor is spellbinding

I learned a lot just by listening to him..very precise n easy to understand.

[Jim__]

7. He's an excellent witness.

Nelson may make a few points on cross. The prosecution will probably clear them up on re-direct.

I expect the defense to go over the videos with fine tooth comb to try to find any possible conflict between the doctor's testimony and the videos. I don't think they'll find anything that actually contradicts his testimony; but they'll probably find some points of contention.

All-in-all, a great witness for the prosecution.