This morning we will hear closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial. Our coverage begins at 8:30 on @kare11. Closings start at 9 with Steve Schleicher delivering for the state, followed by Eric Nelson for the defense, then Jerry Blackwell with rebuttal for the state.
Judge Cahill is currently reading jury instructions. Very important -- as they including the elements of each crime that has to be proven. In closing arguments, the attorneys will then specifically refer back to them.
Here is our live stream:
Eric Nelson has made the strategic choice of going all-in, 100% on the "reasonable police officer" standard in his closing argument.
Rather than focusing on cause of death.
Rather than focusing on cause of death.
Much longer closing arguments than I've personally watched before.
In the Noor case, defense took 90 min. Prosecution about an hour.
In the Noor case, defense took 90 min. Prosecution about an hour.
https://twitter.com/LouRaguse/status/1122945255077220352?s=20
Judge Cahill just said "I've give you that Congresswoman (Maxine) Waters may have given you something on appeal, that may result in this whole trial could be overturned."
Judge Cahill is downloading on Congresswoman Waters now...
"Abhorrent. But hasn't prejudiced us" to a mistrial.
"Abhorrent. But hasn't prejudiced us" to a mistrial.
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