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Ocelot II

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14. I think the prosecutors are doing an excellent job.

Sat Apr 10, 2021, 10:20 PM

Apr 2021

They are competent, careful and prepared, and they have chosen excellent witnesses - especially Dr. Tobin, who was extremely effective. They have anticipated Chauvin's defenses and have front-loaded the evidence so whatever Nelson brings up during the defense's case has been refuted in advance. I really don't know what he can do besides squirt squid ink around to try to sow enough confusion that maybe one juror will find reasonable doubt. But Chauvin has been charged under three different statutes so there's plenty for the jury to choose from. I don't know how he can get around the video and the expert testimony - I think he will be convicted but I'm not sure of what - right now I'm guessing it will be third-degree murder, the "depraved mind" charge. But there's still a ways to go.

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Derek can prove his innocence so easy. [View all] KentuckyWoman Apr 2021 OP

Our legal system doesn't use trial by ordeal, Ocelot II Apr 2021 #1

Then let's have Sean Hannity do it... lame54 Apr 2021 #3

It isn't that I want him to do go through it. KentuckyWoman Apr 2021 #9

It isn't done that way. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #10

Can you provide us your opinion of how this trial is going so far? Quemado Apr 2021 #11

I think the prosecutors are doing an excellent job. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #14

Thank you Quemado Apr 2021 #19

Why the trial by ordeal was actually an effective test of guilt Celerity Apr 2021 #13

Maybe, but I think it's a good thing we don't do it that way any more. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #15

Yes, of course. I just replied to add some historical background. Celerity Apr 2021 #16

Trial by ordeal really wouldn't be useful in this case because its purpose Ocelot II Apr 2021 #18

Was the car running? lame54 Apr 2021 #2

I don't believe it was. Jim__ Apr 2021 #4

It would be odd for the car to be off DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2021 #6

The fan could be running, but not the compressor jmowreader Apr 2021 #12

Neither the top lights nor the headlights were on. Jim__ Apr 2021 #17

Part of what the defense is trying to contend is that Chauvin's knee wasn't really on Floyd's neck. Jim__ Apr 2021 #5

Well, if the experiment was done hypothectially... mysteryowl Apr 2021 #7

Stoop to Chauvin's level? TwilightZone Apr 2021 #8