Unless I'm missing something - I think Dr. Tobin just testified to the exact thing Judge Cahill instructed the prosecution NOT TO EVEN MENTION
We might be looking at a mistrial
We might be looking at a mistrial
Ok - objection sustained, but apparently no mistrial
And they've moved on
They got VERY close to a mistrial right there
They got VERY close to a mistrial right there
To explain: the prosecution tried to - THIS MORNING - introduce some test results on Floyd's carboxyhemoglobin levels
Judge Cahill excluded them on the grounds that it was far too late and would prejudice the defense
Judge Cahill excluded them on the grounds that it was far too late and would prejudice the defense
When Dr. Tobin talked about the "blood gas" results he came VERY VERY close to doing the exact thing that Cahill warned would lead to a mistrial
They are deep in legal argument right now - as others have said I think Nelson is moving for a mistrial
Straight into recess
This is a very serious moment, Judge Cahill does not look happy, we still may see a mistrial
This is a very serious moment, Judge Cahill does not look happy, we still may see a mistrial
I think Nelson would take the mistrial over prosecutors being able to cheat out evidence at the last minute making the defense medical expert look bad
Their use-of-force expert was terrible, Nelson is relying on Fowler for the acquittal
Their use-of-force expert was terrible, Nelson is relying on Fowler for the acquittal
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