Comments on: Late evidence dump in Chauvin trial, and prosecution allowed to recall its own witness who ends up testifying on new evidence after defense has rested and its witness has gone home [see ADDENDUM below]

By: gmmay70

gmmay70 — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:04:58 +0000

I was surprised that the defense was resting its case so early and with so few expert witnesses called. Was that because no expert witnesses wanted their name within the same time zone ad this case? No idea.

But what I do find interesting is that the prosecution’s medical expert ended up testifying that Floyd’s O2 sat was at 98%. There is no testimony so far that explains how Floyd’s oxygen levels were healthy at the time of death when the prosecution argued that the cause of death was positional asphyxia and resultant low oxygen levels. I’m no medical expert, but then again, neither is the jury. This seems to be a massive hole in the state’s case.

Did the defense see the opening here, banking on making its case during closing arguments with this seeming contradiction? I’m not privy to the witness list, so I don’t know if he called it earlier than planned, but the prosecution’s case seems to be on thin ice right now, at best.

I don’t see how this ends up being anything other than a hung jury (acquittal ain’t happenin’ after watching that voir dire), or anything more than guilty on two charges at most, with strong grounds for appeal.

As for the inevitable riots? Good. Let them continue to tear up the Democrat cities.

By: Paul D Demott

Paul D Demott — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:48:05 +0000

See e.g. this discussion: https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution-conan/amendment-5/reprosecution-following-mistrial

By: Paul D Demott

Paul D Demott — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:42:21 +0000

When a mistrial is declared due to prosecutorial misconduct that is the end of the game–the result is an acquittal. Double jeopardy prevents the prosecution from starting over. Given the consequences of declaring a mistrial it is extremely unlikely that the judge will declare one.

By: steve walsh

steve walsh — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:39:28 +0000

Please pardon my language but the prosecution and the judge are pussies; they are cowed by the threats of violence from the BLM crew. They will willingly sacrifice justice for peace. Of course, they will get neither.

By: om

om — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:01:50 +0000

But the Scarecrow wasn’t dishonest and tryin to put the moves on Dorothy. C’mon man! 🙂

Dystopian Oz, a fine mess we’ve gotten ourselves into.

By: TommyJay

TommyJay — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:42:38 +0000

Funny om should bring up the lyrics to “If I Only Had The Nerve.”

Watching Joe Biden recently, I was struck by how squinty and vacant and/or a artificial he looked. I think I’ll call him Scarecrow Joe; if he only had a brain …

I could think of things I’d never
Thunk before,
And then I’d sit down and think some more.
—
If I only had a brain.

By: om

om — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:23:04 +0000

There may be rumors that John Roberts is not courageous.

https://www.lyricsmania.com/if_i_only_had_the_nerve_lyrics_wizard_of_oz_the.html

“(Cowardly Lion)
Yeah, it’s sad, believe me Missy
When you’re born to be a sissy
Without the vim and verve
But I could show my prowess
Be a lion, not a mowess
If I only had the nerve

I’m afraid there’s no denyin’
I’m just a dandylion
A fate I don’t deserve
I’d be brave as a blizzard”

Not politicly correct, to be sure.

By: Richard Aubrey

Richard Aubrey — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:08:35 +0000

The judge can criticize himself by fessing up to allow the elements for a mistrial were his fault.
But. that means he didn’t do anything, one way or another, with regard to the verdict. Possibly the safest place to be.

By: Cap'n Rusty

Cap'n Rusty — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:54:26 +0000

There were (believable) rumors that John Roberts refused to hear the Pennsylvania election fraud case because he feared the riots that would ensue.

In a riot, there is no order. And without “order,” there can be no law.

By: Mike-SMO

Mike-SMO — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 21:06:30 +0000

Welcome to the new World. They will not prosecute “Them” or require cash bond, but they will bankrupt “You” and lock “You” up for endless appeals. Plan ahead. I think it is called “Lawfare”.

Note: Daunte. He was allowed to run free after robbery and weapons charges but the Officer will be bankrupted.

New Rules for “normies”. You will have limited options. Sounds like murder (self defense) and hurting an attacker’s feelings by saying “No!” will have the same penalty. And, “God Forbid”, the wayward “child” trips on a loose bit of carpeting while he is in a dejected state.

But, we are all safe from Daunte…… Just saying.