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Chauvin Trial Verdict Prediction (of Sorts): On legal merits alone, not guilty — but political dynamics drive injustice

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 18, 2021 69 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense.

Former Home Of Chauvin ‘Use of Force’ Expert Witness Vandalized, Smeared With Pig’s Blood

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on April 18, 2021 28 Comments

Vandals smeared pig's blood and left a severed pig's head on the porch of the former residence of Barry Brodd, the defense use-of-force expert in the Derek Chauvin trial.

Chauvin Trial Going to Jury – Legal Insurrection Will Hold Post-Verdict Online Event (Date TBA)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 17, 2021 74 Comments

On Monday, April 19, 2021, closing arguments will be held in the prosecution of Derek Chauvin for the in-custody death of George Floyd, and the case then will go to the jury. This is a heads up that after the verdict, Legal Insurrection will hold a post-verdict webinar assessing the outcome and how the case was handled. Andrew Branca and I will be panelists, it's not clear yet if we will add others. There will be an opportunity for Q&A.

Chauvin Trial: Jury has “a basis” to “find reasonable doubt here, but it’s not what I’m expecting”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 16, 2021 133 Comments

About an hour after the close of the evidence on April 15, 2021, in the Derek Chauvin trial for the in-custody death of George Floyd, I appeared on the Tony Katz radio show with a quick reaction.

Chauvin Trial Day 14 Wrap-Up: Mistrial Narrowly Avoided, Closing Arguments Monday

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 15, 2021 191 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense.

Chauvin Trial Day 14 – BREAKING: Derek Chauvin Will Not Testify, Asserts 5A Privilege

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 15, 2021 10 Comments

State recalls Dr. Tobin, pulmonologist, to rebut yesterday's testimony by defense expert Dr. Fowler...

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 14 – Defense Rests, Chauvin Will Not Testify, Asserts 5A

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 15, 2021 264 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense.

Chauvin Trial Day 13 Wrap-Up: Solid Day for Defense With Forensic Expert Witness

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 14, 2021 90 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense.

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 13 – BREAKING – Motion for Judgment of Acquittal Denied, Defense Case Continues

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 14, 2021 339 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense.

Chauvin Trial Day 12 Wrap-Up: Defense Use-of-Force Expert Witness Falls Short

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 13, 2021 59 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense.

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 12 – Meet the Jury Instructions, Bring On The Defense Case

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 13, 2021 260 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense.

Chauvin Trial Day 11 Wrap-Up: Trial Expected to End Testimony This Week

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 12, 2021 66 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense.

Chauvin Trial Day 11 Update – State’s Desperate Moves Reveal Vulnerabilities In Prosecution of Chauvin

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 12, 2021 49 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense.

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 11 – Has State Eliminated Reasonable Doubt As Case Nears End?

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 12, 2021 276 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense, providing guest commentary and analysis of this trial for Legal Insurrection.

Chauvin Trial Day 10 Wrap-Up: Defense Raises More Reasonable Doubt with State Witnesses

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 12, 2021 76 Comments

Derek Chauvin Trial – Prosecution Problems Ignored or Misrepresented In Mainstream Media

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 10, 2021 236 Comments

The comments to our coverage have been (mostly) informative, reflecting that readers are really on top of the issues. We don't often do an 'Open Thread' just opening things up for reader comments, but we are now that we are (close) to done with the prosecution case, and likely to start hearing from defense witnesses next week.

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 10 – Forensic Pathologist and Medical Examiner Day

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 09, 2021 288 Comments

Welcome to Legal Insurrection's continuing LIVE coverage of the trial of Derek Chauvin in the in-custody death of George Floyd. Andrew Branca is traveling today, so I am "guest" live blogging for what is expected to be a half-day in court.

Chauvin Trial Day 9 Wrap-Up: Medical Experts Resuscitate Prosecution Case

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 08, 2021 92 Comments

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