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BET Founder Still Demanding $14 Trillion in Reparations

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 29, 2021 64 Comments

“Reparations would require the entire country to … admit that the result of slavery has been 200 years of systemic racism and for that reason Black folks have been denied $13-15 trillion of wealth and therefore we as a country now must atone by paying...

Alito Suggests SCOTUS “Unwilling” To “Bear The Criticism” Of Upholding Use Of Force Eerily Similar To George Floyd

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 28, 2021 43 Comments

Appeals court ruled no excessive force where arrestee suffocated after being held face down. Rather than deny petition, leaving ruling in place, or taking the case and ruling itself, SCOTUS summarily vacated and remanded. Alito Dissent: "The Court, unfortunately, is unwilling to face up to...

Derek Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 years in prison

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 25, 2021 162 Comments

Prosecution seeks 30 years....

Report: Blinken Authorized Embassies to Fly Black Lives Matter Flags

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 27, 2021 16 Comments

ABC News reported an internal memo said Secretary of State Antony Blinken authorized U.S. embassies and consulates to fly the Black Lives Matter flag on the anniversary of George Floyd's death:

All U.S. diplomatic posts are "strongly encouraged" to use the department's resources "to promote policy objectives to advance racial equity and support for underserved communities," especially on May 25 and during June to commemorate Juneteenth, according to Blinken's memo.

Portland Antifa Riot, Tries to Burn Down Justice Center Again

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 26, 2021 56 Comments

Portland Antifa commemorated the anniversary of George Floyd's murder with dangerous riots, including attacking police officers and vandalizing businesses.

Three Women Arrested For Vandalism Targeting Derek Chauvin Expert Witness

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 18, 2021 56 Comments

Along with attempts to take the medical license of Chauvin's Forensic Pathology expert, the post-trial assault on witnesses will have a chilling impact on the ability of the three other officers charged to find experts willing to testify....

Judge Finds “Aggravated Factors” For Enhancing Derek Chauvin’s Sentence In Death of George Floyd

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 12, 2021 83 Comments

Chauvin now faces up to double the sentencing guideline of 15 years, for up to 30 years....

Maryland A.G. To Appoint Panel To Audit Record of Chauvin Expert Witness Dr. David Fowler

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 07, 2021 71 Comments

Chauvin had two experts who testified -- one (Barry Brodd) had his house targeted and the other (Dr. David Fowler) his professional license attacked. This will make it difficult if not impossible for the three other officers awaiting trial to hire expert witnesses....

Four Former Minneapolis Police Officers, Including Derek Chauvin, Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in George Floyd Death

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 07, 2021 61 Comments

The three-count indictment names Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao. Chauvin was charged in a separate indictment unrelated to Floyd, for the arrest and restraint of a suspect in 2017....

Derek Chauvin Files Motion for New Trial and To “Impeach the Verdict” Due To Jury Misconduct

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 04, 2021 70 Comments

"jury committed misconduct, felt threatened or intimidated, felt race based pressure during the proceedings, and/or failed to adhere to instructions during deliberations, in violation of Mr. Chauvin’s constitutional rights to due process and a fair trial."...

Chauvin Juror Admits Participating In Pre-Trial Protest, Photographed In “Knee Off Our Necks” T-Shirt

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 04, 2021 107 Comments

Juror No. 52, Brandon Mitchell, answered "no" to two questions in the juror questionnaire that asked about participation in demonstrations....

Report: Feds Planned To Arrest Derek Chauvin At State Courthouse If Found Not Guilty

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 29, 2021 61 Comments

"If Chauvin were found not guilty on all counts or the case ended in a mistrial, they would arrest him at the courthouse"...

Chauvin Defense Forensic Expert Targeted By Maryland A.G. and Colleagues

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 25, 2021 80 Comments

Dr. David Fowler was an effective witness for Chauvin, and now Maryland will review his work as the state's Chief Medical Examiner looking for errors, as an open letter signed by fornensic colleagues call for his medical license to be investigated....

VIDEO: Chauvin Post-Trial Analysis With Prof. William Jacobson and Andrew Branca, Esq.

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 25, 2021 34 Comments

On April 21, 2021, the Legal Insurrection Foundation held a virtual event, Derek Chauvin Post-Trial Analysis. Andrew Branca and I were the panelists, with Kemberlee Kaye the moderator.

Alternate Juror in Derek Chauvin Trial: “I did not want to go through rioting and destruction again”

Posted by Stacey Matthews on April 23, 2021 45 Comments

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Derek Chauvin Trial Tainted By Threats Of Violence Calling Into Question Whether Any Minneapolis Jury Could Be Impartial

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 22, 2021 36 Comments

My interview on The Tony Katz Show: "That's not to say there wasn't evidence for conviction, but the entire process had a taint to it that I think you couldn't get rid of…"...

Chauvin Post-Trial Sentencing: What to Expect

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 21, 2021 77 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing post-trial coverage of Minnesota v. Chauvin, following Chauvin being found guilty on all counts. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense.

Online Event: Derek Chauvin Post-Trial Analysis (Wednesday, April 21, 8 p.m. Eastern)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 20, 2021 72 Comments

Now that the trial of Derek Chauvin for the in-custody death of George Floyd is over with conviction on all three counts, including Second Degree Murder, the Legal Insurrection Foundation is holding an online event to analyze the good, the bad, and the ugly of the case, and what went right and wrong.

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