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Breaking Down the Chauvin Charges

by James J Heaney Posted on 20 April 2021

As we await a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial for the murder of George Floyd, I took some time today to figure out exactly what the jury is weighing in their ongoing deliberations. The full jury instructions are here. … Continue reading →

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Third-Degree Murder Appropriate for Chauvin

by James J Heaney Posted on 29 May 2020

Derek Chauvin, who killed George Floyd earlier this week, has been taken into custody and has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. My social media feeds immediately erupted with anger that the murder charge is third-degree rather than … Continue reading →

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