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In reply to the discussion: Derek Chauvin Judge Cahill Says Maxine Waters 'Confrontational' Comments Could Cause Mistrial [View all]ancianita
(36,030 posts)35. I heard the judge say he dismissed the motion for a mistrial.
So the whole thing is defense bs. The judge said to submit all documentation and the jury will proceed to deliberate its decision.
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Derek Chauvin Judge Cahill Says Maxine Waters 'Confrontational' Comments Could Cause Mistrial [View all]
Jose Garcia
Apr 2021
OP
Exactly. At no time did the judge say it could be issue for mistrial, rather denied a mistrial.
hlthe2b
Apr 2021
#5
The appeal would be to declare a mistrial. The appeal would be to overrule his denial of mistrial.
Hassin Bin Sober
Apr 2021
#58
A legislator does not know that a defendant is presumed innocent until found guilty?
question everything
Apr 2021
#48
She is speaking out against racism because Derek Chauvin is a fucking MURDERER
LenaBaby61
Apr 2021
#42
+1. She should know that a defendant is considered innocent until found guilty
question everything
Apr 2021
#49
If a judge overturns a jury verdict based on what she said he's an idiot.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Apr 2021
#14
"If she triggers violence and an appeal, that's on her and the courts, not the GOP."
LenaBaby61
Apr 2021
#45
Talk about "cancel culture." We are to the point where truth is attacked and lies are OK. nt
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#27
Blame it on the blacks who brought the NOT GUILTY upon themselves is what he means
Schmice3
Apr 2021
#43