LAL #002 — The Chauvin Trial (Part I)

<p>Focus on the Causation. </p> <p>Did police officers actually cause the death of Mr. Floyd? If so, how? And if officers did, were their actions justified?  </p> <p>No one has been charged with intentional homicide here. The legally significant questions are what did Mr. Chauvin know and when did he know it?  </p> <p>Mr. Floyd was complaining that he couldn't breathe long before Mr. Chauvin kneeled on him. Don't be surprised if Mr. Chauvin is acquitted once a jury hears all the evidence. At worst, expect a compromise verdict and a conviction on third-degree murder. <br /> <br /> This was never a case about "systemic racism" and police "murder" of men of color. That's just propaganda and sound bytes on the evening news. </p> <p>The evidence will reveal an ordinary police encounter with tragic consequences. We might want to change the law of policing, but, under current law, I'd be surprised to see a conviction.<br /> <br /> Listen up and learn why.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href= "https://anchor.fm/norm-pattis/support" rel= "payment">https://anchor.fm/norm-pattis/support</a>