Day 11 continued with more witnesses from the state. The morning opened with some drama though, as a few motions were brought forward to be addressed. The first was Morries Hall, George Floyd’s friend who was in the car with him on the day of his death. Hall has said he will not testify, andContinue reading “Justice For George – Derek Chauvin Trial, Day 11”
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Justice for George – Derek Chauvin Trial, Day 8
So far, much of this week’s testimony has been on policy, a shift from the emotional testimonies of week 1. LAPD Sgt. Jody Stiger took the stand again, lending his knowledge as a use-of-force expert for the prosecution. Yesterday, he testified that he has reviewed more than 2,500 use-of-force incidents in his career. Sgt. StigerContinue reading “Justice for George – Derek Chauvin Trial, Day 8”
SIDEBAR: What You Will and Won’t Hear During the Trial of Derek Chauvin
There are a couple of questions I keep seeing on social media, that I think are fair and valid, and that need to be answered. I wanted to tackle this, outside of the trial coverage posts. First thing everyone is asking, is when will we hear about Chauvin’s past? When will we hear details ofContinue reading “SIDEBAR: What You Will and Won’t Hear During the Trial of Derek Chauvin”
On “Black Lives Matter”
BLACK LIVES MATTER. If hearing that phrase triggers an immediate angry or negative response in you, this post is for you. If hearing that phrase makes you immediately reply with “All Lives Matter” or “Blue Lives Matter,” this post is for you. I think for the most part, the negative response people have to “BlackContinue reading “On “Black Lives Matter””
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