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 expert: Floyd died of cardiac arrest, drugs contributed
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 […]
Defense testimony continues today in Chauvin trial
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 […]
MN Health Department advises providers to temporarily stop administering Johnson&Johnson vaccines
The Minnesota Department of Health is advising medical providers to follow the federal government’s recommendation and temporarily stop administering the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine. It’s been linked to what state officials call an “extremely rare” type of blood clot reported in six people in the U-S. All are women age 18 to 48, and […]
Crookston bishop resigns following Vatican priest sex-abuse investigation
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Crookston has resigned after a Vatican investigation alleging he interfered with clergy sex-abuse investigations in the past. Michael Hoeppner was accused of claiming that a priest was fit to continue in his role, despite knowing the man abused a 16-year-old boy in the early 1970s. The victim later […]
Defense expected to begin its case today in Chauvin trial
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 […]
Prosecution expert testifies George Floyd did not die from “cardiac event…drug overdose”
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 […]
Breathing expert says George Floyd died from a low level of oxygen
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 drug use a key part of Wednesday’s testimony in Chauvin trial
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 […]
Expert witness for state: Chauvin’s use of force “excessive”
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 […]