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Autonomous March for #AmirLocke Protests 5th Police Precinct and Uptown Minneapolis, Barricading Streets & Leaving Trail of Anti-Police Graffiti: unicornriot.ninja/2022/autonomou…
When #AmirLocke was killed by Minneapolis Police on February 2, he became the third Black man killed by Minnesota police in a span of 66 days. #NoahKelley & #ChristopherFiafonou were the other two. unicornriot.ninja/2022/minnesota…
Mark Hanneman, the MPD Officer who killed #AmirLocke had, in the past, been involved in a contentious statewide State Patrol program where officers gave illicit drugs to #Occupy protesters and the unhoused. unicornriot.ninja/2022/amir-lock…
Kobe Dimock-Heisler (an autistic man) would have turned 24 today had he not been fatally shot by Brooklyn Center police officers Cody Turner and Brandon Akers on August 31, 2019 while they responded to a mental crisis call. (BCPD Steven Holt & Joseph Vu were on scene as well) 
The killing of Kobe Dimock-Heisler wasn't widely known to the public until convicted felon Kim Potter killed #DaunteWright during the #DerekChauvinTrial. Potter was the police association pres & directed Kobe's shooters to "shut [their] body warns off & don't talk to each other."
“Autism is not a crime…This is why the police department needs to be defunded.” — Jason Heisler
In August '20, a year after he was #KilledByPolice, hundreds gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center demanding justice for #KobeDimockHeisler. unicornriot.ninja/2020/kobe-heis…
In August '20, a year after he was #KilledByPolice, hundreds gathered outside the Hennepin County Government Center demanding justice for #KobeDimockHeisler. unicornriot.ninja/2020/kobe-heis…
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-…
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This a plea to journalists.
When someone dies under a pile of officers, the death is NOT an isolated event.
And there are many more deaths than just the death of George Floyd.
Let's start with 4/19/21 death of #MarioGonzalez
Body camera released yesterday
1/
This a plea to journalists.
When someone dies under a pile of officers, the death is NOT an isolated event.
And there are many more deaths than just the death of George Floyd.
Let's start with 4/19/21 death of #MarioGonzalez
Body camera released yesterday
1/
Gonzalez was held prone (on stomach) and handcuffed for multiple minutes before he stopped breathing
Happened in Alameda, CA, day before George Floyd verdict.
It's generated quite a few stories now that body cam is out
2/
usatoday.com/story/news/nat…
Happened in Alameda, CA, day before George Floyd verdict.
It's generated quite a few stories now that body cam is out
2/
usatoday.com/story/news/nat…
It's natural for people to see this and instantly think of Floyd
But here's the thing,
Our ongoing #PRONE investigation has found dozens of other deaths just like the deaths of Floyd and Gonzalez
How many?
My list now has 118 names. People like Roy Nelson. Died in 2015
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But here's the thing,
Our ongoing #PRONE investigation has found dozens of other deaths just like the deaths of Floyd and Gonzalez
How many?
My list now has 118 names. People like Roy Nelson. Died in 2015
3/
The only feelings to center on are those of black community
Wrong use of this quote during the week of #DerekChauvinTrial
Some people “feel” things if a white male faces accountability
Amy Cooper’s feelings: call cops
Racism & racism lite has always focused on “feelings” #BLM
Wrong use of this quote during the week of #DerekChauvinTrial
Some people “feel” things if a white male faces accountability
Amy Cooper’s feelings: call cops
Racism & racism lite has always focused on “feelings” #BLM
When @ayshakhoury or @uche_blackstock were authentic in their feelings: ended careers
Black female physician #DrSusanMoore having “knowledge” or a “voice”
while DYING
made others
*feel* “intimidated.”
This is part of a known pattern for WOC
@COCoQC
#BLM #BlackintheIvory
Black female physician #DrSusanMoore having “knowledge” or a “voice”
while DYING
made others
*feel* “intimidated.”
This is part of a known pattern for WOC
@COCoQC
#BLM #BlackintheIvory
This is a repeating pattern of “feelings” used against tellers of uncomfortable truths that #MLK described in the letter from the Birmingham jail.
Seeking order > justice or overpolicing are all to protect only certain “feelings” of “security” while those like #adamtoledo die.
Seeking order > justice or overpolicing are all to protect only certain “feelings” of “security” while those like #adamtoledo die.
@retrofitness Hello, I need to reach out to you all about an racially antagonizing incident that happened last night at your Edison, NJ location. I just joined your gym last week and now I have no choice but to cancel my membership.
@retrofitness This is the #BlueLivesMatter flag hanging up in the middle of the gym area. My sister said this flag was never hanging up before but suddenly it is hanging on the day of #DerekChauvinTrial #DerekChauvinVerdict Why? Is there a subliminal message being communicated?
This incident happened last night and I called the Edison,NJ @retrofitness to resolve this issue and a woman who said she was in charge got very defensive with me and said that there was nothing wrong with the flag.
1/ A few observations and takeaways from the #DerekChauvinTrial and the media coverage of it as well as the surrounding events:
2/ Despite the intense media pressure, the jury got it right based upon the evidence. #DerekChauvinTrial
3/ Speaking of media pressure, the media coverage was predictably over-the-top and was ready-set to inflame tensions even more if the verdict was "not guilty." Linking other incidents to George Floyd serve no purpose but to intensify. apnews.com/article/columb… #DerekChauvinTrial
Candace Owens didn't hesitate to say some dumb shit on Tucker Carlson's show. We all saw this coming #DerekChauvinTrial
guys i found this never seen before photo of candace owens 😲
It also appears that Tucker Carlson has completely lost it in the fallout of today's verdict
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.
A lot going on rn but N.B.: these extremely damning 25-yr-old BPD records were released at pretty much the exact point at which we knew the #DerekChauvinTrial verdict was imminent
#bospoli #mapoli
#bospoli #mapoli
(And sorry for being all lawyerly here, fyi N.B. is Latin for 🧐🧐🧐)
Breaking: Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of murdering George Floyd. #BLM #antifa #DerekChauvinTrial
2nd degree unintentional murder: GUILTY
3rd degree murder: GUILTY
2nd degree manslaughter: GUILTY
#DerekChauvinTrial
3rd degree murder: GUILTY
2nd degree manslaughter: GUILTY
#DerekChauvinTrial
Bail revoked; Chauvin is in custody effective immediately; sentencing in eight weeks. #DerekChauvinTrial
The verdict in the #DerekChauvinTrial is GUILTY on all three counts.
Chauvin is remanded into custody, handcuffed, and then escorted out of the courtroom.
Sentencing is to occur in 8 weeks.
BREAKING: Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all counts: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of #GeorgeFloyd
#DerekChauvinTrial strib.mn/3grpxRG
#DerekChauvinTrial strib.mn/3grpxRG
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
BREAKING: State's Of Emergency Are Being Declared All Around The Country By City's & States As We Await The Impending #DerekChauvinTrial Verdict!
CONTD:
CONTD:
1/ As we move toward this evening's verdict, I wanted to finalize a few of my observations from watching most of the trial from the very beginning. #DerekChauvinTrial
2/ For me, there was really no debate about anything that happened before George Floyd was taken to the ground. Both sides essentially agreed that the use of force prior to this part of the confrontation was lawful. #DerekChauvinTrial
3/ The focus, then, was on what the prosecution had to prove regarding the prone restraint and what the defense could do to cast doubts on the prosecution's theory of the case. #DerekChauvinTrial
#BREAKING: The jury has reached a verdict in the #DerekChauvinTrial. The verdict is expected to be announced between 3:30 and 4 p.m.. strib.mn/3xeTYk6
Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the May 25, 2020, killing of #GeorgeFloyd. Here’s what you need to know about the charges: strib.mn/3gpE8gk
Jury selection in the trial began March 8, with opening statements on March 29. Here’s a recap of each day’s testimony: strib.mn/3gvuKYz
“If he walks, that’s it. It’s over. This is Rodney King times a million. It’s hard for me to believe Chauvin isn’t a ghost skin who murdered George Floyd to deliberately burn the country down.”
- @LA_Kings_67, ex-skinhead/former Neo-Nazi on #DerekChauvinTrial #closingarguments
- @LA_Kings_67, ex-skinhead/former Neo-Nazi on #DerekChauvinTrial #closingarguments
If you’re following #closingarguments in the Chauvin trial — I recommend listening to the reactions of a former Neo-Nazi who once worked with Metzger on strategies of infiltrating police.
He’s doing a thread here:
He’s doing a thread here:
Thread to follow — on law enforcement, white supremacy, and how and why Neo-Nazis infiltrate policing (from someone who used to be on the other side):
#GeorgeFloydTrial #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #ChauvinTrail
#GeorgeFloydTrial #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #ChauvinTrail
As you consider the closing arguments in the #DerekChauvinTrial...
... please consider this:
In 1995 -- 25 years prior to the death of George Floyd -- the US Dept of Justice warned law enforcement of the potential dangers of prone restraint
ojp.gov/pdffiles/posas…
... please consider this:
In 1995 -- 25 years prior to the death of George Floyd -- the US Dept of Justice warned law enforcement of the potential dangers of prone restraint
ojp.gov/pdffiles/posas…
this is NOT a poorly understood phenomenon
And... best practices are crystal clear
Note this line from report
And... best practices are crystal clear
Note this line from report
The conclusion of 1995 remains the conclusion of today
Welcome to the #DerekChauvinTrial.
Right now, Judge Cahill is reading the jury instructions to the jury. After he reads the instructions, the attorneys will deliver their Closing Arguments.
Right now, Judge Cahill is reading the jury instructions to the jury. After he reads the instructions, the attorneys will deliver their Closing Arguments.
The State is now beginning its Closing Arguments.
Steve Schleicher is doing the Closing Arguments on behalf of the State.
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
After 14 days of testimony, closing arguments are about to be made in the #DerekChauvinTrial.
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Prosecutor Steve Schleicher is expected to deliver the closing argument on behalf of the state.
After that, Eric Nelson, the attorney for Derek Chauvin, will make his closing argument.
Each statement is expected to last about an hour.
After that, Eric Nelson, the attorney for Derek Chauvin, will make his closing argument.
Each statement is expected to last about an hour.
After the defense's presentation, the state is expected to give a rebuttal.
We are #live for the closing arguments in the #DerekChauvinTrial on day 27. Watch our stream here and/or check out our live tweets. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
Court is expected to begin shortly. There is movement in the courtroom, but Judge Cahill is not sitting at his bench yet. Thanks for tuning in.
Judge Cahill just sat down. The jury is in the room. The judge is going to run down the rules of law that the jury must apply.
