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My #DerekChauvinSentencing remarks for news shows on Friday have earned me condemnation in some circles and support in others. Ibram X. Kendi (author of How To Be An Antiracist) and I, for instance, took opposite positions when commenting on Chauvin’s sentence for @CBSNLive.
Kendi’s position—shared by most everyone—was that Chauvin should get maximum punishment. His rationale: if Chauvin were Black, he’d get severe punishment (as I show in N*gga Theory, courts do mete out more draconian sentences to Blacks), so punish him with that level of severity.
For too many, racial equality means treating White wrongdoers with the same draconian severity we already apply to similarly situated Black ones. For them, equality in punitiveness is an equality worth striving for. I demur, for down that road racial injustice lies.
Derek Chauvin, convicted murderer formerly with the @MinneapolisPD, was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for killing #GeorgeFloyd.
This is now the longest sentence ever given to a former cop for a killing committed in the line of duty.
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This is now the longest sentence ever given to a former cop for a killing committed in the line of duty.
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After being sentenced, #DerekChauvin was sent straight to prison with 199 days credit for time he’s already served in jail.
Judge Cahill said the 270 month sentence he handed Chauvin is based on his "abuse in a position of authority & the "cruelty" he showed to #GeorgeFloyd.
Judge Cahill said the 270 month sentence he handed Chauvin is based on his "abuse in a position of authority & the "cruelty" he showed to #GeorgeFloyd.
Chauvin was found guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in one of the most historic murder trials of the century that concluded on April 20, 2021.
See our full coverage of the #DerekChauvinTrial: unicornriot.ninja/derek-chauvin-…
See our full coverage of the #DerekChauvinTrial: unicornriot.ninja/derek-chauvin-…
Good cops, and there are a whole lot of them in America, provide more value to society than we can ever pay them back in terms of salary and benefits. We need them badly.
But bad cops, like former officer #DerekChauvin, are an incalculable liability to society and to taxpayers.
But bad cops, like former officer #DerekChauvin, are an incalculable liability to society and to taxpayers.
This man, who is now a convicted murderer and under multiple federal indictments, had a gun, a badge and a taxpayer-funded salary less than 13 months ago today.
What is the impact of people like this on society? Let’s count the ways.
What is the impact of people like this on society? Let’s count the ways.
People like Chauvin and others who abuse their authority as officers:
- Hurt and kill the people they swore an oath to protect.
- Destroy the faith of many citizens in the idea of policing.
- Cost taxpayers a literal fortune. Nobody Defunds the Police more than bad cops.
- Hurt and kill the people they swore an oath to protect.
- Destroy the faith of many citizens in the idea of policing.
- Cost taxpayers a literal fortune. Nobody Defunds the Police more than bad cops.
The sentencing hearing for #DerekChauvin is underway. First up are victim impact statements. George Floyd’s daughter Gianna is delivering her statement via video message. @rtenews 
George Floyd’s brother Terrence is now giving his victim impact statement: He addressed #DerekChauvin: “What was going through your head when you had your knee on my brother’s neck?” @rtenews
“We want the maximum penalty - no slaps on the wrist” George Floyd’s brother Terrence concludes his victim impact statement. #DerekChauvin @rtenews
NOW: #DerekChauvin sentencing begins with victim impact statements, starting with #GeorgeFloyd's 7 yr old daughter (via video).
Brandon Williams, George Floyd's nephew, reads a victim impact statement in court.
Video:
NEW FROM @CBSNewsPoll: Three in four Americans think the jury reached the right verdict in which former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd, a majority view that spans across all racial, age and partisan groups.
The smaller portion of Americans — 25% — who believe the jury reached the wrong verdict strongly disagree with the ideas of the Black Lives Matter movement. This group is composed of more men than women, is disproportionately White and they mostly identify as conservative.
@POTUS Biden, who has called the #DerekChauvin verdict a step forward, gets a 60% approval rating for his general handling of matters surrounding George Floyd's death and Chauvin's trial. This is similar to his overall job rating as he closes in on 100 days in office.
Breaking story: Maryland’s Attorney General plans to review all in-custody death reports in the state from 2003-2020 following the testimony of Dr. David Fowler in the #DerekChauvin trial. baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-…
The news also comes days after the family of #AntonBlack spoke out against Fowler testifying in the #DerekChauvin trial. Black, 19, died in police custody in 2018. His family filed a lawsuit nearly two years later. baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-…
The decision to review in-custody cases under Fowler’s supervision came after 431 physicians— including a former D.C. chief medical examiner—signed a letter Thursday penned to the Maryland AG office criticizing Fowler in the #ChauvinTrial. baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-…
Ma’Khia Bryant being killed by the Columbus Police Department at the time we were awaiting a #DerekChauvin verdict proves our exact point about why this case was a drop in a bucket in the criminal punishment system. We need much more than police reform. We need abolition.
There were many things the police could have done to to de-escalate what they saw as conflict. But they don’t know how. The fact that many people can’t believe that to be true means the police have convinced us that there entire job is to kill first and ask questions later.
De-escalation does NOT require or demand using deadly force.
If the police only job is to kill people, then why do we need them? We could all do that.
The fact that so many people desperately believe the police HAD to kill a young Black girl is... exactly how it seems.
If the police only job is to kill people, then why do we need them? We could all do that.
The fact that so many people desperately believe the police HAD to kill a young Black girl is... exactly how it seems.
With the news of Derek Chauvin being found guilty in the murder of #GeorgeFloyd, it’s probably a good time to remember that Canada also has deep-rooted problems in policing. 🧵
#blacklivesmatter #blm
#blacklivesmatter #blm
This starlit beating took place in Calgary in 2013.
“When the officers left him at a desolate construction site, it was –28 C with the windchill, and Addai-Nyamekye was dressed in only a tracksuit and sneakers.”
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“When the officers left him at a desolate construction site, it was –28 C with the windchill, and Addai-Nyamekye was dressed in only a tracksuit and sneakers.”
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“This is where he almost ended my life,” says Addai-Nyamekye in the film, returning to the site where he was tasered and beaten.
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I am relieved that #DerekChauvin was convicted today for murdering George Floyd. I breathe in this rare moment when the public recognized the value of a Black man's life and held an officer accountable for taking it. I am, as always, hopeful. And yet...
I am concerned about the political naïvete in some of the public commentary about the #DerekChauvinTrial. Some well-meaning and excited folks are saying things like, "This sends a message to police departments that they have to respect Black lives."
But... does it?
But... does it?
Think about how extreme #DerekChauvin's actions had to be to elicit this outcome.
Observe that the prosecutor made clear that the case was *only* about the 9 minutes and 29 seconds that Chauvin knelt on George Floyd's neck.
Observe that the prosecutor made clear that the case was *only* about the 9 minutes and 29 seconds that Chauvin knelt on George Floyd's neck.
BREAKING: Derek Chauvin GUILTY 2nd degree murder.
BREAKING: Derek Chauvin GUILTY 3rd degree murder.
BREAKING: Derek Chauvin GUILTY 2nd degree manslaughter. Chauvin guilty all counts. #DerekChauvinTrial #GeorgeFloyd
LIVE UPDATES: The verdict is about to be read in the trial of #DerekChauvin, the ex-police officer charged with killing George Floyd.
Click here to get the details on the charges he is facing for the death of #GeorgeFloyd: specne.ws/RfB3wm
Stay with us for updates.
Click here to get the details on the charges he is facing for the death of #GeorgeFloyd: specne.ws/RfB3wm
Stay with us for updates.
The jury has found #DerekChauvin guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
The judge has confirmed with all jurors that their verdict is unanimous. They found #DerekChauvin guilty on all three charges.
"George Floyd wasn't asphyxiated because he had a 98% blood oxygen level at the hospital, after being artificially oxygenated by paramedics"
This is a defense?
#ChauvinTrail
#ChauvinIsGuilty
#ConvictChauvin
This is a defense?
#ChauvinTrail
#ChauvinIsGuilty
#ConvictChauvin
Citizens lives are not chocolate chip cookies.
This guy is unbearable.
This guy is unbearable.
Not an authorized use of force my guy.
The judge now giving instructions to the jury right before closing arguments #DerekChauvinTrial #closingarguments
I implore everyone to listen as the judge go down each charge and read Descriptions of what each mean and what a jury is to look for #DerekChauvinTrial
Closing arguments nicely being laid out so far #DerekChauvinTrial
CLOSING ARGUMENTS: Judge Cahill on the bench, instructing jurors right now. Closing arguments coming up shortly. Prosecutor Steve Schleicher will be up first. Followed by defense attorney Eric Nelson. Then prosecutor Jerry Blackwell will deliver state rebuttal. #DerekChauvinTrial
SUPERSEDING CAUSE: Judge Cahill instructing the jury on a potential superseding cause of death. "Defendant is not criminally liable if a superseding cause caused the death."
Prosecutor Steve Schleicher began his closing argument at 9:30am CT. He begins with a biography of #GeorgeFloyd. "His name is George Perry Floyd, Jr.. he died face down on the pavement.. a knee to the neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds." #DerekChauvinTrial
COURT IS BACK IN SESSION: Several issues to address. Defense has filed a motion for acquittal after the state's case. Pretty standard stuff here. Judge Cahill likely to reject. Defense atty Eric Nelson arguing now. #DerekChauvinTrial #GeorgeFloyd
Nelson arguing state did not prove the case against #DerekCahuvin beyond a reasonable doubt. Citing use of force threshold not met. Also health, cause of death has not been established again, beyond reasonable doubt. Prosecutors arguing against motion now. #GeorgeFloyd @FOX9
Judge Peter Cahill DENIES motion for acquittal. #DerekChauvinTrial
Did y’all know this? 2 Years before Minneapolis police officer #DerekChauvin knelt on George Floyd, Zoya Code says he did the same to her.
“He stayed on my neck and wouldn’t get off. But I survived. “
She shared her story during protests for #DaunteWright Wright & #GeorgeFloyd
“He stayed on my neck and wouldn’t get off. But I survived. “
She shared her story during protests for #DaunteWright Wright & #GeorgeFloyd
Now to be clear the judge said it was too prejudicial for the jury to hear her testimony about Chauvin.
Since some folks don't believe this happened. nytimes.com/2021/02/02/us/…
COURT IN SESSION: Attorneys arguing about expected evidence & upcoming testimony from defense today. Specifically related to Park Police officer Peter Chang, who looked up #GeorgeFloyd info on squad computer during deadly encounter w/ #Mpls police officers. #DerekChauvinTrial
#DerekChauvin defense attorney Eric Nelson fighting for officer Chang evidence, specifically relating to group of bystanders on sidewalk. Were they a risk/threat to officers dealing w/ #GeorgeFloyd? Seems Nelson is going to stick passionately w/ idea crowd was threatening. @FOX9
Defense has some editing to do on Police officer Chang's body worn camera video. Specifically cutting out #GeorgeFloyd personal info we are told is clearly visible on in-squad computer screen. Nelson asks for 10 minutes to do that. Judge says jury will come in for 9:30am start.
NEW: LAPD Chief Michel Moore, L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva , & other community leaders holding a press conference to call for non-violence in Los Angeles given the ongoing tensions in Minnesota w/ the #DerekChauvin trial & the deadly shooting of #DaunteWright. @FOXLA
LAPD Chief Michel Moore says #DerekChauvin showed callousness and a lack of humanity during the arrest of #GeorgeFloyd and that video of the shooting of #DaunteWright is only making tensions and a lack of trust even worse. @FOXLA
L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says he pledges to protect peaceful protesting, but says if people show up at 10pm at night looking like they’re ready to play “tackle football” with helmets & goggles, they’re looking for trouble.
Says looting & violence won’t be tolerated.
Says looting & violence won’t be tolerated.
Just walked the Hennepin Co Government Center perimeter. Doesn't appear to be any obvious beefed up security measures outside. A heads up, court calendar now showing an 8:45am motions hearing in #DerekChauvinTrail
In terms of this morning's #DerekChauvinTrial motions hearing -- the buzz around the courthouse is the defense is objecting to one final expert witness prosecutors want to call. Attorney Eric Nelson arguing it's "cumulative," and there's been enough state expert analysis already.
One other issue I will be looking for this AM. Does Judge Cahill address events of last 24 hours in any way w/ the jury? Poll jurors to know who saw what, whether they have been prejudiced at all by the deadly police shooting & overnight unrest? #DerekChauvinTrial #GeorgeFloyd
The People v the Klan, hanging of 19 yr old Michal Donald in 1981.
FBI agent #JamesBodman solved the case 2 yrs after, when others just wanted it “closed”. HE cared!
So let’s just rename the people found guilty in Mobile, Ala.
*James “Tiger” Knowles
*Henry Hays
*Frank Cox
1/
FBI agent #JamesBodman solved the case 2 yrs after, when others just wanted it “closed”. HE cared!
So let’s just rename the people found guilty in Mobile, Ala.
*James “Tiger” Knowles
*Henry Hays
*Frank Cox
1/
2/..
*Benny Jack
*Teddy Kzar
They should be remembered as “haters”.
Just like
#DerekChauvin of today.
Just like police in Windsor,VA Last Dec. 5 who pulled over Lt. Caron Nazario and shoved guns in his face - for what? Those officers: Joe Gutierrez & Daniel Crocker...
*Benny Jack
*Teddy Kzar
They should be remembered as “haters”.
Just like
#DerekChauvin of today.
Just like police in Windsor,VA Last Dec. 5 who pulled over Lt. Caron Nazario and shoved guns in his face - for what? Those officers: Joe Gutierrez & Daniel Crocker...
3/... “Haters”
“Generations of
Gross injustice”
Those of us who are not haters need to work with #BLM and voice our feelings about what is going on!
Don’t just hashtag it - SPEAK OUT!
IT HAS TO STOP!
#AsianLivesMatter also!
“Generations of
Gross injustice”
Those of us who are not haters need to work with #BLM and voice our feelings about what is going on!
Don’t just hashtag it - SPEAK OUT!
IT HAS TO STOP!
#AsianLivesMatter also!
Day 10 #DerekChauvinTrial thread. Expert medical testimony continues.
State calls forensic pathologist Dr. Lindsey Thomas.
The Hennepin County ME Dr. Andrew Baker who performed #GeorgeFloyd's autopsy is also expected to testify today.
#ChauvinTrial #DerekChauvin #ChauvinOnTrial
State calls forensic pathologist Dr. Lindsey Thomas.
The Hennepin County ME Dr. Andrew Baker who performed #GeorgeFloyd's autopsy is also expected to testify today.
#ChauvinTrial #DerekChauvin #ChauvinOnTrial
"Rectal" administration of drugs is referenced again today at #ChauvinTrial.
Yesterday "hooping" was referenced.
Yesterday "hooping" was referenced.
Dr. Andrew Baker, Chief Medical Examiner for Hennepin County. He performed #GeorgeFloyd's autopsy.
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Chuavin’s knee remained on #georgefloyd ‘s neck 3 minutes after there was no pulse. This is murder. Protect and serve, where? 😡 #blm #whitesupremacy #neverforget #racist #derekchauvin #america
A medical expert in the physiology of breathing testified in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin that the way George Floyd was restrained — handcuffed behind his back, face-down on the ground, with a knee on his neck — prevented him from breathing properly.
Dr. Martin Tobin, called as an expert witness by the prosecution, said the cause of Floyd's death was hypoxia, or a low level of oxygen that led to asphyxia, or suffocation. The overall effect of the restraint was almost "as if a surgeon had gone in and removed the lung,"
ON THE RECORD: #DerekChauvinTrial back in session. Quick record made about upcoming expert medical witnesses & eventual testimony of Henn Co Medical Examiner Dr Andrew Baker. Jury is seated. Our gavel-to-gavel trial coverage right here -- fox9.com/live
Dr. Martin Tobin, Chicago area Pulmonologist – Expert in how people breathe, the lungs. State retained expert. The medical evidence & testimony portion of this case is now underway. Expect a couple days worth of state witnesses. Defense will have their own. #DerekChauvinTrial
Interesting to point out Dr. Tobin has been an expert witness in medical malpractices cases. Both sides, medical professional as well as a patient. But this is his very 1st criminal case. He was not paid by the state. Volunteered to offer his expertise on #GeorgeFloyd death.
