One big question hanging over the Derek Chauvin trial was answered this morning when Chauvin said he would invoke his fifth amendment right–and will not testify. Chauvin was asked by his attorney Eric Nelson: “I have repeatedly advised you that this is your decision and your decision alone, right?” Chauvin: “Correct.” Nelson: “I have advised […]

Defense testimony could wrap up as soon as today in the Derek Chauvin trial. The cause of George Floyd’s death remains the key issue in Derek Chauvin’s trial. The state contends that Floyd died mostly as a result of Chauvin’s deadly force. But retired forensic pathologist for the defense, Dr. David Fowler testified Wednesday that […]

Testimony continues today in the Derek Chauvin trial. Defense use of force expert Barry Brodd on Tuesday testified that in his opinion, Derek Chauvin did *not* use deadly force on George Floyd. Brodd said he “felt that officer Chauvin’s interactions with Mr. Floyd were following his training, following current practices in policing and were objectively […]

The defense is expected to begin its case today in the Derek Chauvin trial. Judge Pete Cahill says Morries Hall will take the stand today. Hall has indicated he plans to invoke his 5th amendment right against self-incrimination. Hall was with George Floyd in the moments before Floyd died. Defense attorney Eric Nelson on Monday […]

Judge Pete Cahill this morning denied the defense’s request to sequester the Derek Chauvin jury in the wake of last night’s deadly shooting in Brooklyn Center and its aftermath. Defense Attorney Eric Nelson argued, “there was some fairly extensive civil unrest that occurred, I would note for the court that we have at least one […]

It’s day nine of testimony in the Derek Chauvin trial. The state called its first medical expert witness of the day–Dr. Martin Tobin specializes in pulmonology and breathing. Dr. Tobin testified today that “Mr. Floyd died from a low level of oxygen and this caused damage to his brain that we see and it also […]

George Floyd’s alleged drug use on the day of his death was a big part of testimony Wednesday in the Derek Chauvin trial. Pills taken as evidence from the squad car police were trying to get Floyd into had saliva matching Floyd’s DNA. Though the pills had markings indicating they contained oxycodone and acetaminophen further […]

Testimony of the state’s first paid expert witness continues today in the Derek Chauvin trial. L-A-P-D Sergeant Jody Stiger is a use-of-force review board member in LA. Stiger testified on Tuesday that after reviewing the evidence in the Chauvin case, he concluded that Chauvin’s use of force with George Floyd was “excessive.” Stiger said in […]

Before the jury was brought in this morning, the man who was with George Floyd on the night he died, appeared in court from jail via video. Morries Hall, through his attorney, Adrienne Cousins, announced his plan to invoke his Fifth Amendment constitutional right against self-incrimination. Cousins this morning told Judge Pete Cahill “your honor […]

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo took the witness stand for the state today in the Derek Chauvin trial. Chief Arradondo gave an overview of his career and experience with the MPD. And he addressed the standard of the department’s professional policing policy saying “our Minneapolis police department professional policing is really about treating people with […]