Derek Chauvin prosecutor: This was a "hateful" crime

Minnesota special prosecutor Jerry Blackwell says while no evidence exists of a racist motive, most people can't believe the killing would have happened to the average white citizen.
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[@mmabathomakhura2381]

I am a South African and there is a seven hours(more or less) difference between us and USA and on the day of the verdict I stayed up to see it. This case has affected not only Americans but the human race as a whole and indeed the world was watching that day. So proud of the prosecutors and the jury.

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May,honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@ronniebobbyedition993]

I'm glad the world saw this the way most reasonable thinking people in America saw this inhumane act.

[@JustVern]

Hi there from a fellow South African in the US. Can you imagine how that affected us here?

[@HF-eu2ei]

🙌Yay South Africa!!!🤗💖 The prosecutors and jury were awesome.👍💪🙂

[@FISHH00KS]

I watched the documentary "District 9". That's all I need to know about SA. Your country fell off the cliff when apartheid ended. Now you can just suffer and blame every woe you have on the white man. How's that working for you?

[@rogerwinters9856]

Great job to those lawyers they covered every detail and did not get distracted, well done.

[@roryhearn7749]

Why did reasonable police officials allow chauvin to be a police officer after 17 internal affairs issues???? Puzzling

[@deloresvickers8388]

Not puzzling at all, a baby could fit those pieces together in a minute!

[@kt5661]

Because they were unfounded allegations, possibly? I know 17 is a lot but those allegations need to be proved. Doesn’t necessarily imply some sort of impropriety.

[@rontiemens2553]

@@kt5661 But bear in mind that they need to be proved to THE POLICE, specifically internal affairs departments, whose findings can often be expressed as "We investigated ourselves and found no wrongdoing". Harder to find a bigger structural bias and conflict of interest.

[@jujutu5084]

This is everyday people with common decisions to hate and like IT.

[@bigpicturethinking5620]

Because of liberal job protections. That’s why.

[@jobariandrews3264]

I didn't even go to sleep until they got a conviction. Thank you very much.

[@coreyfairbanks7374]

Aren't you special.

[@SC-uq2jf]

@You Tube No, the LOSERS are the racist trump supporters who stormed our Capitol on January 6, 2021...these LOSERS were VIOLENT and literally smeared feces throughout the building.

[@meshell1399]

You and me Both.👍

[@serratk1310]

@You Tube lol love your racism showing here :) you think all BLM are jobless bums, how cruel or you. shameless.

[@dramabeansk]

@You Tube lol right wingers love losers like Confederates and Donald dump

[@park2rock]

Each time I've seen them in any interviews, I've got goosebumps They did an incredible remarkable job. Hats off. God bless their hearts. ❤️

[@berrybaby711]

Incredible job indeed!!

[@drseak5126]

Good

[@gistfilm]

Anyone who praises a lawyer is naive. Lawyers are liars. Remember that. Jerry Blackwell seems innocent enough, but I'd bet big that Steve Schleicher is a psychopath who doesn't even believe Chauvin is a murderer.

[@jr7845]

@@gistfilm troll off pet

[@park2rock]

@@gistfilm that's your belief and opinion, and those are mine. I respect yours respect mine. ❤️

[@L.O.G.]

Jerry Blackwell is a phenomenal lawyer!

[@flakey9155]

hes a clown

[@emm8357]

He’d never prosecuted a criminal case before, only civil. And he did it pro bono! These guys were brilliant

[@emm8357]

@@flakey9155 you salty because the state proved their case, huh?

[@flakey9155]

@@emm8357 no he is a clown, he used feelings instead of facts, appealed to feels over reals sounds like liberalism. a joke of a trial with a threatened jury

[@tinahollis-johnson3888]

He is the BUSINESS!!!! Excellent lawyer.

[@hiltonlive32grnrngr]

The prosecutors did a phenomenal job on this case! Well done! 👏👏👏

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@geraldined5146]

Well done gentlemen!!👏🏽

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help,what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@fresc007]

@Johnny DeBravo Segregation? You are out of your mind. 1) it’s not gonna happen. 2) When that existed, only benefited one of the races, unless you want to be the race that is rejected and humiliated, don’t you ever suggest such a stupid notion.

[@fresc007]

@Johnny DeBravo The truth is, hate is not the answer. Love people of all colors and we all will be fine.

[@JohnjOcampo]

People who cant accept other ethnicities need to be off from this world.

[@marvinwashington2600]

That was a clone the real guy laying low

[@tracyevans9012]

I was very impressed with the prosecution team. Great result.

[@lesleymilton5572]

I would like to thank Mr Blackwell and Mr Schleicher soooooo much for doing such a great job 👏

[@HazelGreen64]

@Jamey Lane what mob?

[@HazelGreen64]

@Jamey Lane you poor thing. 😂😂😂😂

[@sandraatkins2539]

@Jamey Lane What mob? Oh I see you are confusing those few bystanders who were witnesses to police brutality with that real mob that attacked Congress earler this year.

[@mightguy123456]

I feel such a deep connection with these lawyers after spending every week day (the last few weeks) waking up and listening to them present the case.

[@manthony777]

Philip, that sounds very creepy. 🤮

[@msve3730]

Had me ready to go to law school

[@manthony777]

@Johnny DeBravo , ajajajajajaja

[@DoctorChained]

@Johnny DeBravo And shine their shoes, sure.

[@jacks4009]

Feel the same. They did an amazing job.

[@amann3161]

These guys and the whole prosecution team were absolutely amazing 👏

[@elsabean6791]

These two were great, but where’s the lady? She had a way of making the defense witnesses look ridiculous when she was on cross. It actually made me smile a little for the first time during the whole trial. Oh, except for the Irish doctor, he was great!

[@tinahollis-johnson3888]

Yes they were. They did that!!!!

[@fandalorian49]

What case were you watching? They made the defenses argument for them. They changed their case from floyd died because of a knee on his neck to they dont know how floyd died. The jurors that have been interviewed have said rhey voted guilty because they are affraid terrorists will burn down their house.

[@zoechucknice9699]

Yup🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥✅

[@fandalorian49]

@@zoechucknice9699 nope

[@elaineberg3095]

Minneapolis should not have two rookies riding together until they had been on the job for at least a few weals. The prosecutors are right. They were not trying the police, just Derek Chauvin.

[@hansslane7080]

Who do you suppose BLM terror group is targeting?

[@hansslane7080]

@Emprss Nubia George fentanyl Floyd put a gun to a pregnant womans stomach during a home invasion.

[@trinaballard7220]

This was deep rooted hatred. The way he killed him this wasn’t the first time he killed somebody. He did it with no remorse.

[@devora4809]

yup

[@Zevanno2021]

While upping the ambulance to get there faster . . You're an idiot

[@weezyjay2523]

@@Zevanno2021 while having to be tapped by the ambulance to get up off of Floyd after 9 mins and seconds...you are the idiot! A true one! That ambulance call meant nothing in comparison to his actions.

[@Zevanno2021]

@@weezyjay2523 then give him manslaughter for not rendering CPR. Everything he did up until he died was his job. He was on his side for a little over a minute when they put him down .He started kicking that's how he ended up prone. Nobody proved Chauvin killed him . Dr. Tobin 's testimony was all speculation. 🙄

[@Zevanno2021]

@Emprss Nubia idiot all of those complaints are not legit . 🙄

[@bandekhuda9021]

Hats off to you gentlemen! In a so very obvious and blatant crime of killing, it is mind boggling how you guys explored every single avenue , to make sure you have an air tight case, and you prosecuted it beautifully. An amazing team of professionals!

[@oliviaturner7388]

Amazing! They made sure they plugged every potential hole! They’re closing really ties every single lose end, and their instructions to the jury was just impeccable! Should be taught 101 in how to clinch a case. Many times, jurors know that a defendant is guilty, but they don’t know how to overcome that reasonable doubt question. These guys explained the language and the process so well, including using check boxes, there was no way the jury would be confused about how to properly decide. So proud of them!

[@TheRmjr]

@Timm loo There’s no luck in George Floyd being dead. What an awful thing to say.

[@jaylacy9912]

They were great!! I love their entire team!! They are going to be in history books and stories!! That white guy nailed that defense to the wall..

[@TheRmjr]

@Timm loo Ok, I understand what you are saying now.

[@rhdtv2002]

@Timm loo ahhh.Floyd was arrested over 10 times..he literally almost OD a week before..he literally brought fake money to the store and try to pass it off..he literally took 3z the lethal dose of fetanly..he literally told the police to lay him down because couldn't breath..he literally was in the police car BUT wanted to lay down..Chauvin was stupid for putting his knee on him but if Floyd didn't do ALL thise stupid things along with his rap sheet he carried and history of being a not so good person- he will still be alive..thats FACTS

[@highlife7274]

Standing ovation to these Prosecutors...job well done

[@juneburns1565]

How very right you are guys !! You did a fantastic job ,I watched the entire trial and as you say this was not policing!! Thank you for bringing this murdering individual to justice!!

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@johnnyblack3676]

@@professorbright3927 stfu

[@JohnjOcampo]

@@johnnyblack3676 🤣

[@carolinetekete5859]

These guys are wonderful human beings.

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@carolinetekete5859]

@@professorbright3927 Honestly that is a brilliant idea go for it.

[@skylarc6063]

those guys are disgusting filth. A stain in our legal system. They should be dragged out to the police precinct and tossed in the lobby.

[@rubelaw1817]

Bravoo...a job well done ✅

[@BlackWeeeb]

i love these 2 dudes so much. im sure they enjoy the thrill of their jobs but they should have their own show

[@joysynmonds9082]

I think they want the whole world stage !!!

[@runcaz7802]

If I ever come face to face with either of the two men being interviewed in this clip, words will do no justice. All I can do is bow.

[@MarkMaier]

Gay

[@stephanievernile3035]

Please be careful do not have false idols, do not put anyone or anything before the God almighty and his son and my savior. God bless

[@josephharley9448]

@@stephanievernile3035 Stephanie I have great news for you. punch into youtube Christopher Hitchens and religious debate. you will see the light

[@JohnjOcampo]

@@MarkMaier igit

[@austinhernandez2716]

@@stephanievernile3035 They wouldn't be idols you f* imbecile. And it would be respect. It's a figure of speech too. Also, I highly doubt you've even read the Bible. Did you know that the Bible says women can't have authority and can't speak up over men? Can't speak in church either. So, if you're a true Christian, then shut up Stephanie, let the men talk. That's what the Bible says.

[@kristinLB]

I love these gentlemen. And they did this case for free!!!

[@joguns8257]

Wow

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May,honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@mosesreedsjr3809]

@@professorbright3927 Right behind you Professor!⭐

[@oliviaturner7388]

They’re awesome!

[@lwrncjms]

They're sure gonna get a lot of business now

[@lady33357]

What a great team of experts. God bless them!

[@Koleycole23]

Love Jerry Blackwell ❤️✊🏽

[@AB-tr3pg]

✊🏾✊🏾

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, what are your thoughts?

[@gooseman8361]

Its just incredible how during the video, Chauvin looks down at George Floyd multiple times and reassuring his knee placement on his neck! Like he really really was enjoying that moment and how slowly but surely George was losing his life! All the way to the end when the ems people came to check his pulse, Chauvin still had his body weight concentrated on that damn knee! Yeah, I believe Chauvin enjoyed that moment when he took George Floyd life! He was convinced that he was going to get away with that killing. That's the only reason why he stayed on George that long. And that is pretty scary, because who knows how many times he and or his colleagues got away with something like this in the past. God does not ugly, he's finally exposed and punished for his evil heart. Stay safe everyone!!!

[@mikey16560]

i can't believe the case went on for so long, it's like every angle,bodycam, video we saw and heard a man being killed. Apparently chauvin had done this before that's why he didn't want to testify !!

[@danni1993]

@@mikey16560 Exactly. He has had other abuse of power complaints in his files. Had he taken the stand... pandora's box would be wide open.

[@danni1993]

@Harvey Hansen Thank you, for not swearing, sincerely.

[@carolynbrown4112]

This is only Chauvin's first judgment! His coming second judgment will be much worse! (Rev 20:14 the second death)!

[@trihardcx6743]

We already know the knee was not on his neck for 9 minutes.

[@Paralyzer]

These prosecutors are state of the art, true professionals. Thank you guys for putting a bad cop behind bars. This was not the state of Minnesota vs the police. This was the state of Minnesota against one bad cop . ✌️🙏

[@JohnjOcampo]

@Harvey Hansen people peacefully protested the wrongful killing, criminals took advantage of the situation for self gain.

[@willywonka6252]

Wylie E Coyote could have gotten a conviction on that

[@ardentdrops]

That's a shame, because there's far more than one bad cop out there.

[@blazeroranger]

@Harvey Hansen and no protesting against gangs who shooting each other with no snitch or justice. Why? I bet they are very racist in closet. Shooting each other will be continue and unstoppable.

[@Paralyzer]

@@willywonka6252 then maybe it’s a good thing that the road runner was not on trial 🤣🤣

[@user-qj3jz9ho1h]

"A innocent person always gotta give their life before a change or law is made"............

[@richstarx]

these two ( and there was a lady aswell) are my heros!!

[@ellew4573]

So glad he made the distinction between a hate crime and a hateful crime. Could not prove racism, but something wicked was definitely present.

[@Ilovewbd]

He and the other prosecutors were absolutely brilliant! Thank you for your service!

[@leoniemac3507]

They were both phenomenal but Jerry Blackwell's presence, skill, articulation and finesse was absolutely beautiful. Aspirational.

[@KnowTrentTimoy]

He speaks from experience. When you've been down this road before and SURVIVED it, the passion and duty you owe to the law is immeasurable.

[@JasonSchaeferGF]

He did an absolutely masterful job with the medical witnesses. Esp his cross exam of the defense's main medical expert. Very skillful.

[@graciekattan6618]

He was my favorite. He was very stern, articulate, yet not abrasive. Assertive and classy.

[@oliviaturner7388]

Beautiful to watch! And his humility!

[@sharonfutrell5588]

My favorite prosecutor

[@Last337]

Thank you also to the jurors. I cried tears of joy when I heard the verdict Guilty ❤️

[@lukamilas8648]

It’s only because of the video and public outrage over the killing that made it happen. That monster would still be free today otherwise with the full support of the police department.

[@TheSirkao]

crackhead is your hero..unbelieveable

[@askelton1551]

absolute brainwashing

[@gmiller863]

@@TheSirkao point out where the commenter said anything about a hero? Point out where you are not making a gross assumption based on zero evidence?

[@arleciawhite7510]

Y'ALL DID AN AWESOME JOB ❤️❤️

[@TheShabazzProduction]

Mr. Brother Jerry Blackwell you were magnificent and so were the other prosecutors. You men set the standard.

[@kevinblanch]

SAY ANOTHER MURDERED BY KILLER COPS NAME ;; Andrew Brown Jr. ! kevin D. blanch PhD HASHTAG THIS

[@juansanchez209]

And there were clowns SWEARING that the defense was annihilating the prosecution lol

[@user-hg6dz4gm9p]

Lmao yeah. They're true morons.

[@Immanuel6468]

They were in the earlies ... Until Dr.Tobin imo

[@kathrynstull6158]

@@Immanuel6468 Even after Dr. Tobin! I read ridiculous things about that sketchy doctor the defense put up, how he seemed the most credible lol. People are seriously good at brainwashing themselves, or they are just trolls trying to validate racist sentiment by lying. Right from the start, the prosecution was doing a great job and by the end, every thread was tied up and every defense witness had been soundly impeached. Nelson wasn't the worst but he wasn't the caliber of the prosecution and he had very, very little to work with.

[@Immanuel6468]

@@kathrynstull6158 when the state wants you the state gets u I think the prosecution was losing Eric Nelson did magic with the we doctor who pronounced Floyd dead and other prosecution witnesses When the prosecution paid experts came it was over ...... They won with expert testimony Sidenote: Don't want to go in detail but I don't believe Floyd died of positional asphyxiation .... jail will do chauvin some good I hope

[@rapar1829]

I mean they were, this case was only won due to bias from the left wing media.

[@franklesmaj8863]

I have never understood why people are judged on the colour of their skin. We are ALL human beings, (Mostly) . Thank God there are still decent people who understand the difference between what's right and what's wrong. Hats off to those two young ladies that took the videos and had the strength of character to take the stand in court and made a wrong, right.

[@spacecube4991]

Love the incredulous expression Mr. Schleisher gave the defense use of force expert (Barry Brodd) when he clarified that no pain meant no use of force.

[@whadu4]

"Impervious to pain. Please."

[@nancyfreeman733]

Derek knew him from working as a rent a cop at a local bar,, george was a bouncer there,, ! Derek hated him!! It was a hate crime too!! George was alot more popular.?

[@israelitetingz2954]

Not a rent-a-cop chile lmao too funny

[@jordanaguon1]

They didn’t even work there at the same time from what I read Edited: said heard when I meant read

[@Hancockst1]

This has been rebuffed. The guy that put it out there said he had the wrong guy. 🏌️‍♂️.....

[@Hancockst1]

@Emprss Nubia You are joking right🏌️‍♂️....

[@cherrymetha3185]

@@jordanaguon1 Yes they did work together

[@Sergio-ik4ix]

Jerry and Steve where phenomenal.

[@tinahollis-johnson3888]

To me they were the best for the prosecution team.

[@michellewilliams3834]

Excellent Prosecutors!! Well Educated, Y’all did, y’all homework!

[@professorbright3927]

Hey Michelle, I hope all is well, I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@johnnyblack3676]

@@professorbright3927 my thoughts are, you're an idiot.

[@marks7654]

Well Educated? Were you surprised a man with black skin is well educated? Some could attack you as racist. Watch out those leftist are gunning for you

[@michellewilliams3834]

@Arizona's audit Tip of the Spear I’m not arguing over this. Everyone is entitled to an opinion

[@karisma2482]

These lawyers did a beautiful job of covering every single inch of this case

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@karisma2482]

@@professorbright3927 I think it sounds awesome. We definitely could use some healing and revitalization... and unity...

[@ruthmelicharles5062]

These men are the real MVPs. We appreciate you 🙏🏾

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May,honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@drseak5126]

Love your thinking

[@professorbright3927]

@@drseak5126 thanks so much for responding, I do not take your kindness for granted , I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, will you help me ? what are your thoughts? ✊🏽

[@loveflowers384]

Sooo proud of you two gentleman you did not leave one stone unturned,but not surprised I knew you gentleman where rock stars ⭐️ .Many blessing await you gentleman 4 sure!!🥰⚖️🙏🏻⚖️🙏🏾💜💋💐🥰

[@markrodrigue6913]

Yes..I never really watch a trial in my life..a whole trial.. normally I'll watch a half, but this one in particular, I kept coming back for every morning... and it was like a boxing match sort of...at times looking like the defense had the prosecutors on the ropes. The momentum swinging, but then the World Renown Breathing expert coming in was like strong knock out punch, that the defense never shook back from, and the prosecution only had to take little, but effective jobs until they outclassed the defense..in the end the defense attorneys looked defeated..I could tell they knew the persuasion was leaning with the jury, and he had to fight dirty.. bringing up personal attacks on George Floyd, putting drugs as the killer, and not Dereck Chauvin..but when it was all said and done... Guilty, Guilty ,Guilty,Guilty...ect... TKO for the Prosecutors!!!!

[@Aaa-te7ei]

nice commentary!

[@markrodrigue6913]

@@Aaa-te7ei Thanks!!!!!!!

[@stevendorn1736]

At least there are some people in this world that still have morals and values that's really out to protect the public no matter their race.. Big up to these two prosecutors

[@JohnjOcampo]

The amount of people defending chuavin is a bit worrisome but the good thing is that they are the minority now, remember that at point in society not too long ago it was the other way around, evil will always exist but society is moving in the right direction.

[@hansslane7080]

It was all political, nothing about race. Only race baiters.

[@stevendorn1736]

@@hansslane7080 that's the thought process of someone who feels sorry for poor little chauvin ...an evil hearted racist with a track record of abuse,..... It's all political boohoo..

[@Mark73172]

America's favorite prosecuters They did an outstanding job

[@Retro30]

2 first class fine Prosecutors. Bless 🙌you both!!

[@sherricason1548]

The best! You guys did a fine job. Hats off to you both!

[@LK-bz9sk]

Blackwell on closing was excellent. “The 46th expert was Common Sense.”

[@adcolt54]

if common sense was applied, the cop would have walked.

[@JamesSmith-rh4is]

Common sense was applied when Chauvin was convicted.

[@adcolt54]

@@JamesSmith-rh4is no, that was nonsense.

[@professorbright3927]

@@JamesSmith-rh4is I totally agree!

[@serratk1310]

@@adcolt54 let's hear how it could have possibly been nonsense. I'm sure you have incredibly informed legal opinions on the matter :)

[@verovelazquez1040]

BRAVO! Men and women that did things the way it has to be valiantly and selfless. They provided the truth without hesitation. Prosecution team impressively prepared and fluently given the total picture to the jury. Special appreciation for his service to Mr. Blackwell. Outstanding closing arguments. Yes, Mr. Chauvin had a little heart.

[@v.t.8752]

Perfect analysis and account!!!

[@verovelazquez1040]

@Ohio State Limiting the verdict to possible uprisings seems to me an analysis that does not do justice to everything that happened in these three weeks. If people, of any color, are treated with dignity and respect thing will get better. US needs a serious transformations on the criminal justice systems. Your perception that the jury will make a verdict of guilt because the people do not rise up to demand respect and equal treatment is nonsense. It was virtually impossible not convicted Chauvin. Doing nothing and look to the other side is the way some people perpetuate abuse and mistreated. Let’s have a more intelligent look to this.

[@lotwizzard1748]

@Ohio State jurors are currently being intimidated by chauvin supporters

[@danni1993]

@Ohio State Uh...I think it was the video of chauvin murdering a man... played the ONLY part in their decision to convict.

[@verovelazquez1040]

@Ohio State Talking about the situation. The whole situation. Let me explain to you something. I saw every day of the trial and every piece of evidence possible. The instructions to the Jury where clear and clarified by the Judge Cahill as many petitions as presented. The arguments of the Prosecution Team were highly rational and logical. Is not my perception. It was the evidence and the absolute conviction of the jurors of the fact. I disagreed on your perceptions. Saying that reports where the reasons for the Jury convict Chauvin, is unfair and minimize the time, efforts and understanding of the magnitude of what they were doing. They made history. There’s no doubt about it.

[@kendal4452]

I love these two gentlemen, they did a fantastic job in those closing arguments and throughout the case. I watched the entire court case.

[@carolinegallegos_]

I watched the entire trial too and I wonder why the woman prosecutor isn't part of any of the interviews. It seemed like the job was split evenly between the three but I'm only seeing interviews from the the two men. Regardless they all did an absolutely fantastic job. Especially Jerry Blackwell. He's a shark in the courtroom.

[@kendal4452]

@@carolinegallegos_ Your right Caroline, where was the woman. She held it up too. But Jerry Blackwell brought it home in his last statement. "It's not that Dr. Floyd's heart was too big, it was that Mr. Chauvin's heart was too small." He killed it with that line!!

[@medionlvr]

2:23 my grandfather many times would say "half the job is done for me" it wasn't until i was pulled over with a black workmate on our way home from work did i understand that statement. it sickens me to think my hero, my grandfather, was racist but there it is.

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ✊🏽 will you help me with invitations ? and ideas ?

[@queens2nd2none]

This team bro... If I ever find myself in hot water, I hope I can get these two and their team to hold me down. The best legal team in the business.

[@johnnyblack3676]

dude they coulda put dumb and dumber up there as the legal team and it wouldn't have mattered. He was gonna be found guilty. It's fn obvious.

[@jacks4009]

@@johnnyblack3676 Karen that you?

[@johnnyblack3676]

@@jacks4009 That woulda have been way fn funnier to someone it actually applied to, you fn maroon. IS there anyone here that actually thought Chauvin was gonna be found not guilty XD? What fn planet are you from if you truly thought he was gonna be found not guilty? for real?

[@jacks4009]

@@johnnyblack3676 OK Karen. Don't get your knickers in a twist Karen ☺

[@johnnyblack3676]

@@jacks4009 That insult legit makes no fn sense in this situation, what in the f makes me a karen? Am I asking to speak to your manager, dumbfk? I don't think you truly grasp the concept of what a karen is. Are you some 12 year old kid who heard that insult and now thinks it just applies to anyone?

[@BN2K]

Absolutely true; it’s a hate crime; the rest of the world isn’t blind to that reality

[@joysynmonds9082]

You only see hate crime because it suits your agenda!

[@BN2K]

@@joysynmonds9082 you don’t see hate crime because you can’t relate to any of the victims in anyway; and for whatever reason, you don’t seem to have empathy either

[@rayhays7005]

Minneapolis is a safer city without this monster that was enabled protected by the M.P.D. Is this the type individual who should be a trainer.

[@yellowlynx]

I have learnt so much from this trial, from the brilliant prosecution team, and from the witnesses - the world owe them a lot, and I hope George Floyd's family can be at peace.

[@smonyboy]

to be fair the defence was pretty terrible and were pretty much pulling at straws.

[@russelljohnson437]

@@smonyboy lol this wasn’t policing. This isn’t it man no matter what smh.

[@v.t.8752]

A phenomenal job by Jerry Blackwell and company. Expert work and commitment was evident. Especially the way the questions were crafted for the witnesses and experts like the gifted Dr. Tobin

[@tinahollis-johnson3888]

OMG, Dr. Tobin was the best. He is so smart and knows what he is talking about. Dr. Rich was excellent too.

[@sexyndacityable]

They did amazing and every great human being with a big heart that felt horrible about George’s death all can agree

[@Teeyah2]

He answered that last question perfectly!

[@peregrinec5477]

I realize that this is nothing to rejoice in...But, when I saw that look on Chauvin's face when he heard the verdict being read...Even with the mask...You could see he was super surprised and in shock. That was Amazing to see.

[@sv8156]

That's because a narcissit always believes he is right and nothing you say could convince him otherwise! Hence the shock! A person in right mind, by now, would have had remorse instead he awaited a triumph to his own detriment!

[@oliviaturner7388]

Exactly! He was so sure he would get off free.

[@brenanita3722]

This prosecution team was excellent. I can't remember the black prosecutor name but, he was superior in my book. Job well done sir.

[@annaldwhigg6870]

His name is Jerry Blackwell and they did an amazing job. They showed their commitment to the case and did not collect a fee.

[@YosenBMamma]

I find it interesting -that _no-one_ - not even the two prosecutors - were able to see the Psychology of the situation. *Derek Chauvin* most definitely reacted to the crowd - but not in the way it was spoken about at trial. He copped an attitude(no pun intended)! It was as the people of the crowd first started pleading with *Chauvin* to get off of *George,* that *Chauvin* copped the attitude *_that he's a COP and he doesn't take orders from an unruly crowd._* This can be plainly seen in that still photo of *Chauvin* with his knee in *George's* neck and his hand in his pocket. And the more the crowd pleaded, the more arrogant *Chauvin* got - to the point where the Ambulance Crew had to drag him off *George.*

[@jordanaguon1]

Toootally agree.

[@yandisaxundu9030]

Great work gentlemen👌👏👏👏

[@CSelmore86]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏼✊🏻✊🏾

[@kamanthanorlin28]

BRAVO to these 2 men! They did a phenomenal job and deserve everything good coming to them along with the entire prosecution team. Also, let's not forget the professional and civilian witnesses. Thank you ALL for an amazing job well done! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@sevo12t]

A black and white lower working together this is a good symbol for America to work on

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, what are your thoughts?

[@nicolammorris]

You gentlemen did a great job. Thank you.

[@markhaunert5029]

I know. I've replayed both of them 20 times in amazement of their legal instincts and intelligence.

[@fabianlawstudies9497]

Excellent! 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@jayvonck545]

🙏❤️🙏

[@tonywhite2567]

When your dealing with hateful behavior in people you get hateful crimes.

[@ileanaroman3944]

Amazing job. Thank you prosecutors!

[@Immanuel6468]

Never ever trust prosecutors ..never

[@norasayees4219]

Those 2❤️👏👏🙏🏻👏👏👏👏👏👏 lawyer’s God bless them 🙏🏻

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@jr7845]

I hardly slept during the whole trial, couldnt stop think of George Floyd, when the verdicts were given, I was jumping around n yelling. I absolutely love Jerry, Steve and the whole team, left not 1 stone unturned 🖤🤍❤

[@The1stClassVillain]

“When you first heard the word guilty what went through your mind”? GOT HIM!

[@adcolt54]

Making threats of violence against the jurors, the defense team and cities across this country if they found him not guilty really works.

[@oppothumbs1]

"NO RIOTS" is what I thought. We all knew it was "guilty" Justice was done to this creep but not really the "best justice". DID Chauvin ever badly hurt any whites or only blacks? Seriously I can't find it on the lying web and I am just curious.

[@marym4510]

Tears Of Justice!!!

[@TP-di3fm]

GREAT GREAT JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD THAT THEY, THAT I SAW THAT VIDEO: I HEVE BEEN SHOCK. WORRIED. I COULD NOT SLEP. I MUST TALKED THIS WITH MY FAMELY TO KEEP MYSELF CALM AND ASKED GOD FOR JUSTICE. FOR THIS HONOR MAN. HE DIED WITH HONOR.

[@MichaelLFC____]

Mr Blackwell - he wouldn’t get up or let up! That in itself sealed his fate.

[@redmustangredmustang]

It takes a long time and many hours to prepare for a case in this magnitude. That's why it's important to get the evidence right and get the questioning and especially cross examination right. It's all about convincing those 12 jurors because it's up to them find guilty or innocence.

[@goldenvulture6818]

Important fact: Not all trials are tried by a jury. Ever heard of a bench trial?

[@redmustangredmustang]

@@goldenvulture6818 bench trials are very small percentages and not done in high profile cases like this. Plus for Mr. Chavin a jury trial favors a defendant compared to a bench trial.

[@goldenvulture6818]

@@redmustangredmustang You're wrong. Both kinds of trials have advantages as well as disadvantages. They're both equally risky. There's no national law saying that a high profile case can't be tried in a bench trial.

[@vblackwell3347]

@Musa Mansa Had he not had a trial, it would have been almost?as wrong as wrong as murdering Mr Floyd.

[@michaelanderson-sr5uv]

I would like to mention that, Steve, you mentioned that, George ,was afraid to get in the back of the car because it wasn't very much space back there I was glad to hear you say that that's what I had notice also ,and that's the only time he was resisting when it consisted of getting in that car. IT there was more people in this world like you to lawyers this would be a much better world thanks for your service and God bless you .

[@Zevanno2021]

Then why don't you read up on panic attacks/ anxiety attacks and what it does to breathing/ chest pains/ and how serious it is. All this before Chauvin touched him . 🙄

[@Zevanno2021]

Lies . He started resisting when they tried to put the cuffs on him . Falling on the street. Not to mention the 100 lies he told. 😏

[@vblackwell3347]

@@Zevanno2021 Then imagine how compounded & accelerated it was for 9 mins & some seconds. Thanks for helping to emphasize the point.

[@Zevanno2021]

blacblackwell first of all he died at 8:25 41 , so I don't know why you are including the extra minutes . Second, he was on his side for over one minute when placed down. He was put into prone because he started kicking . Dr. Tobin's testimony was all speculation. Why did Dr.Tobin cut off Nelson when he said hypoxia affects the lungs. Tobin said it was only one process affecting the brain & heart . It does affect the lungs. His breathing should have been rapid and respirations elevated . Not normal at 22. He mislead the jury on other things too. Nobody proved Chauvin killed Floyd. 🛑🛑🛑

[@richardmccrary6878]

Gentlemen, thank you for presenting the facts. Just the facts. Also, I have to say, NO VIDEOS NO JUSTICE.

[@danielh1830]

No toxicology, no prosecution.

[@CSelmore86]

Thank you GENTLEMEN ✊🏾✊🏻

[@KatEyze1015]

And WOMEN. The entire team were amazing!

[@ardentdrops]

It's only "unreasonable" because there was no way to cover it up. Those cops wouldn't have testified against him if there weren't so many witnesses.

[@brendasparkman2480]

Well DONE guys

[@StopWhining491]

Bad cops reflect badly on the good cops. Good cops shouldn't stand for it.

[@pamelajohnson6900]

Thank you 👏🏾👏🏾 If not for them Floyd would have been just another black man who's life was taken by bad policing then victim-blaming.

[@professorbright3927]

I agree, my precious Sister, well I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May,honestly I need your help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@nlyklk9631]

Why else wouldn’t Chauvin get off Floyd’s neck after Floyd said he couldn’t breathe *27 times*

[@ElizabethBSoCal]

Exactly!

[@redcapitalist]

because he is a drugged up violent criminal resisting arrest

[@TheGiftof7PRESENTS]

@@SusanKay- Dap👊🏽🎶 ®

[@geraldinemiller1473]

It's called superiority!!!!! 🤔

[@geraldinemiller1473]

@@redcapitalist 🥱 It takes one to know one🤔

[@speedoflite1]

Say the latest name: ANDREW BROWN, Elizabeth City, NC. 10 officers either fired or retired already 😡😡😡

[@ronniebobbyedition993]

Jerry Blackwell did a great job!!!!

[@Liberace66]

What a load of baloney! & people believe the prosecution's BS.

[@NJSMKMMS]

I am white, female and live in Australia and I do not believe in God. This case had me praying to God that they would find that murdering sod guilty. Now I'm praying that the sentence is as harsh as it can possibly be. Some thing has just got to change. I hope this trial is the catalyst for that change. RIP George Floyd.

[@professorbright3927]

You do not believe in God, but you believe in Justice ?

[@couldbe8348]

Why this case gained so much attention is the saddest and frightening aspect of this.

[@rainbyrne691]

He is a racist if ever I saw one! He felt superior towards black people, George lost his life to this man but in no way did you die in vain George RIP You truly have changed the world

[@toniat8278]

This trial has aged these guys. They did a great job. You can tell they left everything in that court room.

[@geraldinemiller1473]

There are good and bad police and this trial was a perfect example 🤔 we saw GOOD and BAD !!!!

[@goldenvulture6818]

All individuals either love or hate the police

[@Immanuel6468]

@@lightning8387 wow

[@tinahollis-johnson3888]

Exactly.

[@geraldinemiller1473]

@@lightning8387 THAT'S DEEP🥺

[@Sum11979]

The man said what the state vs was.. NOT the state vs the victim that had his life crushed out of him by a psychopath that was aware or cameras in broad daylight. Look at the head nod when found guilty.

[@aamaliyahkhan1524]

These two great men need to become a duo

[@karengreen5473]

Darnella🏆 and Judeaha🏆 were both # HERO'S🏅🥇💪 stood up for humanity, Chauvin bully!

[@francelinamommyof3204]

These two wonderful prosecutors were Godsend in Mr. Floyd’s life/case! They were amazing. They came prepared and delivered; all the way down to a guilty verdict. May God bless you both. Amen Jesus.....Guilty as charged 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May,honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@professorbright3927]

Thanks for responding, I do not take your kindness for granted, I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering on MAY 25th , honestly I need help, will you please help me ? what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️

[@sbgibbons99]

In my estimation the jury reached the only reasonable and logical verdict based on the preponderance of evidence. Personally, I would have been shocked if the verdict was different.

[@carolynblair7688]

They found 'beyond a reasonable doubt' that Chauvin is guilty.

[@emilyrandall9968]

The prosecution was terrific and received Guilty verdicts for all 3 charges

[@KatieBlue16]

Absolutely loved these 2 gentlemen. All the way thru the trial, they were professional, consistent and left no stone unturned! Now, all that's needed is for the other 3 officers to get their just desserts. In the words of Tracy Chapman "finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin bout a revolution" 🙌🏻😁🎵✌🏻🙏🏻

[@professorbright3927]

I am trying to organize a Racial Healing Zoom Gathering in May, honestly I need help, what are your thoughts? ❤️✊🏽❤️ will you help me with invitations ? and ideas ?

[@keymodennis7845]

RIP George Floyd 🙏. It was horrible to watch the video of him dying. No dignity

[@simonklein6082]

There's no evidence Chauvin mistreated floyd because Floyd was black

[@keymodennis7845]

@@simonklein6082 The man is dead and the case is over. Lets live in peace and love 🙏❤

[@boomersoonerbaby3466]

@@simonklein6082 Take that somewhere else. No one here mentioned color...

[@radboi6622]

@@simonklein6082 so?

[@simonklein6082]

@@boomersoonerbaby3466 the prosecutor did

[@Ramon_92]

Why not just post the entire interview ? only short clips .

[@danandhibb]

Wrong!! This is about policing and this particular police.

[@margaretconnery7422]

You guy's were excellent well done

[@philipmcguire5039]

If Derek chauven wasn't on duty that day George would be alive today

[@bryanh5701]

Probably

[@kamanthanorlin28]

Facts!

[@philipmcguire5039]

@@bryanh5701 Bryan how can you say that, four and a half minutes pressure on his neck,begging for his life,when he realised his pleading was falling on falling on deaf ears,he called out for his mother

[@AmbiTV]

Debatable for certain. His lifestyle choices might have shown otherwise. I hate that this escalated over a $20 bill. The expectation bar is set a little too high for white police officers and honestly way to low for black males.

[@bryanh5701]

@@philipmcguire5039 No that’s not what i meant at all. Of course Chauvin killed him, i don’t think there’s any doubt. i’m just saying it was over a year ago, anything could have happened since then. Especially the type of life he was living.

[@amandawallace105]

It has happen to white people. What about Tonya Timpa.

[@freshcrave4276]

What i saw was a hate crime. And the judge should throw the book at him.

[@carolynblair7688]

I agree. Give him the max due to 'aggravating factors'. The feds are investigating that. The DOJ is investigating his kneeling on a teen. He's being investigated for tax evasion. Don't you feel sorry for Chauvin?

[@freshcrave4276]

@@carolynblair7688 he has been a low down cop for years and its time he be dealt with.