Listen To The Powerful Closing Statement For Derek Chauvin’s Murder Trial

Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell delivered a powerful rebuttal during closing arguments in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial for the police killing of George Floyd. ⁣
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“You were told that Mr. Floyd died because his heart was too big ... and now having seen all the evidence, having heard all the evidence, you know the truth,” Blackwell told the jurors. “And the truth of the matter is that the reason George Floyd is dead is because Mr. Chauvin's heart was too small.”⁣
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[@user-hg6dz4gm9p]

It's hard bc of the Blue wall of silence

[@infiniti37G]

They didn't need a trial. Waste of money.. See the video dumas he choked em for 9 minutes. Somebody smaller weaker would die in 5 to 7 minutes or less

[@cartouche7441]

@@infiniti37G LOL The voice of the brainless street. Floyd was dying from overdose + heart attack, not from "choking". People have tried the police technique, and they were not able to throttle anybody because it is not possible.

[@campdawg-ey4es]

@@cartouche7441 keep calling into that story even though it's been proven not to be the case I'm being racist so I'm going to blame it on the overdose when it's been proven he wasn't overdosed I just want to be a little kid who wants to be racist and not blame it on the cops I feel bad for your miserable life

[@cartouche7441]

@@campdawg-ey4es No injury on his neck, a lethal dose of fentanyl+other drugs in his system, severe heart disease, a history of drug overdose in the presence of the police - and "it's been proven not to be the case"? Because the members of the jury, who don't want their homes to end up in flames, convicted Chaivin of absurd crimes?

[@joemosely9383]

His heart was too small. Damn !

[@BB_arbie]

He hit the nail on the head. Excellent prosecutor. "He didnt let up or get up" another gem.

[@shaquncampbell2533]

That gave me goosebumps 😔

[@angeliapatterson]

@@BB_arbie powerful closing!

[@sithulisomoyo4727]

He had no heart at all,, that’s why he was jealous of George’s big heart😍😍

[@mphomalete4701]

I felt that to in my core and I'm sure derick did, and those words will haunt him forever

[@supplyanddistributions6418]

He killed it with the last part of his statement!

[@misterpayah7723]

I bet he was looking forward to saying that line all day.

[@Desminique09]

He loves crushing that Defense Lawyer! AND I DID TOO!!!

[@kussmanbrew2983]

Goosebumps over

[@LTAries88]

Yeah that hit me like a ton of bricks

[@CarlosHenrique-yg4fu]

@Warrior's Media nope, that delivery was really good

[@Infinitelybetter466]

‘His heart was too small’ that’s deep and it hits hard on so many levels.

[@happyjolly77able]

Derek Chauvin had no heart

[@BB_arbie]

@Mark G it's not for someone with no heart.

[@shanbaskaran3111]

He has no heart thts fr sure

[@harnetjohntempla919]

@rosario carletti another Mr. Chauvin in the making

[@damienholland9244]

We could say the same about ALL the people on KZbin blaming Floyd's death on drugs or Floyd in general.

[@jaredgreathouse3672]

That last line though, goddamn son

[@Magjee]

Beautiful

[@Tony1035610]

Badgering the defense grounds for prosecutorial misconduct. All evidence points to a not guilty verdict.

[@katieakin9397]

@@Tony1035610 if you think that statement was badgering, your life must have been cake, I’m happy for you.

[@Tony1035610]

@Heal The World good to know. That's not bravery that's actually being a decent human. If the criminals acted the same they'd be treated the same and with dignity. I'm gonna kill myself within the next month anyways cheers. Already ordered the NaNO2 that I'm going to overdose on. Should be here within the next 2 weeks.

[@gassen.zalmani2680]

💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝😍💝💝😘😘😍😎😎😂😂🤣🤣

[@dfwguy03]

“The reason George Floyd is dead is because Mr. Chauvins heart is too small” Now that’s powerful!

[@k.s5286]

Everything is small for resest person RIP George Floyd He killed it last statement Mr Ch... (heart is too small )

[@overlucked737]

Made him look tiny

[@tlr2183]

@Dwayne Sampson rip to your common sense.

[@jokesover3433]

@@canyonstinky7817 clown‼

[@jokesover3433]

@@canyonstinky7817 you tried‼😐

[@s.sh.4442]

His statement was incredibly powerful; showing the photo of the skinny little girl who knew what she was witnessing was wrong, describing the crowd as the bouquet of humanity who were torn between respecting symbol of authority and helping a man whom they all witnessed being murdered...

[@BB_arbie]

Jerry Blackwell is a excellent prosecutor. My personal favourite - "He didn't let up or get up".

[@s.sh.4442]

@@BB_arbieI agree and he also seems to be a philosopher/lawyer:-)

[@eagletmars]

He is poetic in his way of delivering his statement! Love Jerry Blackwell

[@BB_arbie]

@@eagletmars yes very poetic excellent observation.

[@eagletmars]

@@BB_arbie thank you dear💖

[@SukiraB]

The guilty cop looks totally gone inside his brain. He doesn’t even feel anything as he’s hearing all these? Wow the audacity man, he’s broken beyond repair smh.

[@mascaltzone7]

I find it beayond my comprehention that as a lawyee, prosecutor or judge you must learn for years... And when you are dealing with peoples lives... 6 months to a year of school is suficient

[@edwinkimani4557]

It's coz his heart is too small🤔🤔. Wow that's powerfully deep.

[@xzx4020]

They let him out after so many years. What he gonna do ? Not safe also if Floyd doesn't get to live this awful cop shouldn't either

[@stankmouthcharlie]

That last line will go down in history!!!

[@caeserleomaxwell351]

Mr Jerry Blackwell deserves a lot of credibility and should be given a state honor ..

[@CareBear731]

I AGREE

[@WarthDader74]

No, he does not

[@caeserleomaxwell351]

@@WarthDader74 :- if I may ask why??

[@rolandomacias9472]

@@caeserleomaxwell351 can I ask you why?

[@AndreTheDragon]

Dislikes come from people with small hearts.

[@zadh]

And tiny brains

[@ulriklm1]

So people who like are abusing drugs and have big floppy hearts

[@sjadler100]

EXCELLENT CLOSING ARGUMENTS!!! Chauvin’s heart was too small...

[@whispermcgaughy7251]

And there you have it! 💯

[@Oden-Heinrich]

Lol, okay.

[@bijulithapa3944]

Chills down my spine at the videos end.

[@QuickInform10PH]

Those who make dislike is the one with SMALL HEART as well! 😒

[@lindalewis3170]

AMEN

[@cj8803]

His heart IS too small. The bottom line is that Derek wanted to be SURE that George was COLD DEAD AND GONE, before he even thought about raising the hell up off of his neck. He was DETERMINED to end his life, that someone had to tap this creep to get off of him.

[@JasvirSingh-fd6fp]

@Dwayne Sampson Err, Is it enough to kill someone? I don't like my neighbor, I should kill him, right???

[@fightlies]

@Dwayne Sampson This opinion you're sharing does not make you an outstanding citizen either. Let's get rid of you too.

[@Joker-uh7kw]

@Dwayne Sampson well Said dangerous violent thug of a man

[@shanejupp8699]

@@JasvirSingh-fd6fp I don’t condone what that guy said at all but I do think he should of been in jail for life before this whole thing happened

[@arnaud78]

@D Clark, that is emotional, unfactual nonsense

[@christine2952]

Mr Chauvin’s heart was too small. WOW! What a powerful statement.

[@BB_arbie]

Jerry Blackwell was brilliant throughout the trail. Apparently he represented the prosecution free of charge.

[@Programm4r]

truer words have never been spoken

[@victorm6176]

It means small heart “no compation “ hate is terrible.

[@samuels1414]

👍

[@nfel6207]

why do idiots keep repeating this weak and lame line?

[@destaylor8083]

The Demon will wriggle their way out of it. If this isn't an open and shut case of cold blooded murder. I don't know what is.

[@grizzlygaming8387]

@rogerkle kle he's too ignorant to understand that.

[@kenlandon6130]

@rogerkle kle kinda sexist

[@kenlandon6130]

he was convicted

[@matteoclarkus2932]

@rogerkle kle exposing your sexism while trying to tell another to be reasonable? Look inwards man, you clearly have troubles you need to deal with before trying to consider other peoples lives.

[@matteoclarkus2932]

@rogerkle kle You do realise since all females feel that way, its completely normal and acceptable and in no way inferior to feeling less sensitive. So to use it as a pejorative or to dismiss an argument as false is 100% sexist, not to mention having NO relationship with reality or the topic at hand. Heres a fact - he was proven guilty, and convicted, soon to be sentenced ;)

[@freddysenirosi4316]

It is a powerful speech, Mr chauvin felt it, just can see it in his eyes

[@saptoseven7]

When he was already died, when the ambulan came, when someone tapped him...he didnt let it off,...that is murder in concious

[@jessicapazo7718]

That was right up there with Johnny Cochrane " if it doesn't fit, you must acquit " very nicely done.

[@rosemarymanley4267]

Hell Yea! I remember that day my sister.

[@oldschool6049]

Very nicely done??? Yea because OJ didn’t kill those people right??

[@kristenbarker29]

OJ Simpson is a pos

[@shellyannlewis2595]

His Heart was too small 😂 so true.

[@favour3319]

So hard to believe this is his first murder trial. He did such an incredible job! God bless you Jerry Blackwell (civil attorney).

[@moonhunter9993]

well said. i hope the devil doesn't get to protect his own this time around... holding thumbs for justice🙏

[@johndee759]

Hope justice prevails this time. This can’t be another to kill a mockingbird outcome.

[@mdooms76]

If you see all the footage leading up the the final act of murder, they were being way too aggressive with him...all over a $20 bill! He was pleading for his life and told them repeatedly "I'll do anything you want ..I'm not resisting...I'm not that kind of guy...I'm not trying to win...please don't shoot me"

[@robintang7304]

The rest of the police around The incident did nothing to stop him, this is unbelievable, they hated the blacks to that extend.

[@yosikama2611]

Once he threatened the store employee and afterwards resisted arrest, the 20$ bill was not relevant.

[@TT.4_]

@@yosikama2611 Guess what? That still don’t give no one the right to take someone’s life away! Quit making excuses!

[@yosikama2611]

@@TT.4_ No one "took his life" He killed himself with a sh!tloadf of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

[@dvb8637]

Dude on video its obvious to see he didnt coop at all and was wild. Full with drugs etc... it wasnt only the 20 bill he got stopt for. It was a addict and a criminal that didnt coop. All this nonsens and that he died is only to blame on floyd himself. If he did coop he would be alive.

[@lovedove6108]

I busted out in tears when I saw that murder on the news. I thought how could that one cop be so heartless 😪

[@arnaud78]

He wasn't. You blindly believed what the media told you before you had the whole story.

[@lovedove6108]

@@arnaud78 woowwwww. You straight watched a murder and find a way to justify it.... classy.

[@TheNighmare1]

Be cannot justify the death of Mr. Floyd but what we can put in to question is the santification of a convicted criminal. Mr. Floyd was a drug addict, a criminal and was resisting arrest while the policeman found guilty was doing his job and sadly spent more force than Mr. Floyd could take due to the later drug addiction. If you want to see society in black and white, you will always see a problem that does not exist.

[@arnaud78]

@@TheNighmare1 Thank you, exactly right.

[@lisanakath5535]

Murder should not be justified no matter what just know Floyd was a criminal himself

[@rozied2415]

Woh! That closing argument, and all the available evidence, the jury had no option but to return a guilty verdict on all Count

[@fredrickkenley674]

Well turns out at least one of them was planning on a guilty verdict before the trial even started... sucks we have to do it all over again now cause of damn morons eh?

[@nuffsaid25]

VERY POWERFUL...

[@vmmf27]

Unfortunately this might be the best statement of the year “is heart was to small “

[@godfreymombo1197]

Blackwell lawyer of the decade. He deserves a Nobel peace prize.

[@tarirojimha6730]

I had to replay the last part, how true

[@nvd2ceb4]

Just a reminder people. The other cops that was also fired from this incident will start their trials in August. Wonder what they're thinking right about now.

[@1daxwood]

How to protect their bottoms in prison

[@moeshaagundey8693]

@@1daxwood 🤣😂😂😂

[@samuels1414]

@@1daxwood 🤣🤣🤣

[@albertreynolds9287]

Yes these other cops are guilty to for allowing that to happen hope they get what they deserve too

[@willh8682]

🗣GUILTY ON ALL THREE CHARGES🗣👏🏾✊🏾🤣!!!!!

[@chadthundercock4629]

W

[@utubercouchvegetable2172]

Historic. Our kids childrens children will learn about this case in their txt books.. it was not open and shut in our time or place. It may not be that way then either.. what we can hope for to do is to live by dying too role Die by living

[@deinsav]

"His heart was to small",will be the next saying like "if the glove don't fit, you must acquit". R.I.P George Floyd

[@jahlegion]

Goddamn that was an award winning closing argument. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@franciscolunajr5853]

Damn! I just got goosebumps after that. Well said!

[@tommybynum1135]

He did great on explaining that to the jury

[@hazzardgr712]

Everyone's saying the last line hits home but man do I agree with you. Small words but powerful meaning.

[@breezthomas6828]

He challllenged American publlic.

[@saphirewoo9190]

First sign of an emotion. It was anger , if he could have gotten up and choked the prosecutor he would have.

[@lefalepono8733]

The accused doesn't even look sorry...he shouldn't have any chance of parole

[@juliansujendran8156]

He wouldn't want parole cause he knows that he's going to be dead meat the moment he comes out on parole. Prison's the safe place for him. But I wish he would come out on parole to see greater justice against a mob fury.

[@brittanycosta5257]

He will be a free man in 2038

[@iracinunes517]

Well done ...

[@marshalllsmith2095]

" The truth " is the closing statement ( PERIOD ) & nothing else.

[@ninawright6608]

On my honor, I will never Betray my integrity, my character Or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always maintain the highest ethical standards and uphold the values of my community, and the agency I serve. Police take an oath the same as knights from the medieval era were often and asked to “ the weak, defenseless, helpless, and fight for the general welfare of all.” Before any the of Honor, it is important he or she understands what it means. They failed, and they are guilty.

[@Bertha2253]

May his soul rest in peace Floyd you had a big heart bro

[@Atb555]

Well said

[@deevl1760]

That last line added 15 years to his sentence.

[@jdclarence777]

More bullies and murderers hiding behind the badge must be criminally investigated.

[@rosemarymanley4267]

# His Heart Was To Small!! DAMN

[@alvildamogensen6052]

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[@emiliaelena5425]

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[@gilbertken4160]

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[@alvildamogensen6052]

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[@samsonjoe894]

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[@emiliaelena5425]

the good thing about him,is his ability to help the average and the poor to afford to be among the 401,000 Immigrants of Canada 2021

[@CaliD0LL]

Mr. Blackwell was a phenomenal prosecutor.

[@huntershrest3066]

That statement will haunt Mr. Chauvin every day in his cell.

[@jamesarmstrong8260]

No it won't he didn't show any remorse. He was just a racist cop and this is coming from a white man! We all know American cops are racist, not all but 80%

[@robintang7304]

Why do white men hate so much of the blacks ?

[@MiniMeeks]

@@robintang7304 we questions that everyday!

[@walkwaycanada9489]

I don't think so

[@ngonggai2309]

Justice has been served.

[@graciekattan6618]

And he still sits there with no guilt.

[@manuel-vl9eu]

God bless 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rebel6677]

The last sentence has put tears in my eyes once again

[@amandagrothmann308]

This is A step in the right direction. That man deserves all the hell he's gonna get while in prison

[@jjutt87]

Mic drop 🎤💯

[@francescopaolociminale3801]

I think is one of the worst things can happen for a cop , ended up in prison for murder.....he definitely will have a bad life.

[@GiriRam]

I still don't understand the concept when you have a visual evidence of the murder and still go to trail and convince "jury" to get a sentence

[@hulkman129]

Small and cruel heart with no remorse noticed..

[@wanderleypaulinorodriguez6173]

This so-called Derek Chauvin is a shame on the white race.

[@darlenesmith5086]

We got get the other pigs arrested that are doing the same thing

[@emadmohamedable]

He is a shame on the human race

[@SolRC]

I bet the likes and dislikes of this video mirror the US vaccinated vs unvaccinated rates.

[@michaelcollins5621]

I'm so happy thank GOD for this guilty verdict

[@dominicklarae]

Excellent!!

[@pavani8623]

Finally!! Justice!! 👏👏👏

[@Judge_Magister]

I dont know did the man who was paid with false money by Floyd get his money in the end?

[@faba7381]

Brilliant !

[@janicegrant3139]

The jurors were like guilty guilty guilty guilty guilty....i felt like i won d jackpot immediately

[@charlesdrake4466]

To prevent the unthinkable

[@ashgherense2555]

Dont drop the soap Mr Chauvin...

[@jeanettesteed3326]

Right on !!

[@kjerstistenstad8217]

Mr. Blackwell - I salute you!! What a man.

[@YahkiYah_Yisrael]

The prosecution team was absolutely brilliant but Jerry Blackwell stood out for me!!! Yes Jerry his heart was too too small - he doesn't have a conscience either!!!

[@firereds3278]

poetic justice!

[@caroltilghman178]

That is a good atty for mr george...im glad he won...yeah Mr George...Yeah Mr George!!!!! Yeah Mr George!!!!!

[@user-hg6dz4gm9p]

God Bless George Floyd and you

[@robintang7304]

RIP George bye bye

[@shairakhan101]

The thing that really upset's me is that he use to be a cop and he knows all the laws..and still did crimes.

[@darlenesmith5086]

That killer always had a smirk on his face I pray those inmates get to him

[@Judge_Magister]

Maybe watch a little less movies?

[@mirnacastaneda483]

SHAWIN HEART ❤ WAS TOO SMALL.. HE HAD THE POWER. 🙏 Mr Floyd Soul. Didn't Deserve to Die that way.

[@joannepolen2110]

Will im sure he did not mine to do this look like he hard a heart of gold

[@samonep.7474]

"The reason he is dead, is because mr.chauvins heart was too small". Wow. That made me cry 😭. R.I.P George. Youve gotten your wings 🕊

[@sunshine12330]

Big up!! Big up!! JUSTICE IS SERVED!!!!!!!🙌🏾🥂🤗

[@justsomevids4541]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4XKmJhol6h3mM0

[@jinelleedwards4136]

Words i Will never forget

[@joshrandell3202]

He better hope he do all his time on protective custody 💯

[@sunshine12330]

whoop! there it is, whoop!! there it is!!!!!🎶🎼🎵🎯🥂😘🎶🎵

[@subject1029]

Thank you.

[@furkandk2234]

Derek is very evil and racist

[@bernardriggs2079]

This case has everybody attention , they had to convict .

[@demetriosthompson6898]

Dude sharp enough...got that conviction!!

[@seynabalihasan1672]

Excellent work well done

[@swanjackson1211]

With powerful words like that any jury will find a defendant guilty that's almost as good as the OJ verdict matter of fact just as equal when Johnny Cochran said what he said man we're going to remember this one for the next 500 years what it called Mr Blackwell gladly appreciated.

[@vithast7441]

#Powerful 👍

[@ronkirk5099]

Police must be held accountable for repeated incidence of the use of excessive force. Bad cops with multiple complains against them must be weeded out and NEVER employed in law enforcement again before they kill or maim people. It is just friggin' common sense. Police unions must stand aside if they are not willing to help local officials weed out bad cops.

[@filsdejeannoir1776]

0:03 Yes well we'd like to LISTEN but the music's too loud! We can't hear him!

[@collinsfemmville1067]

That's statement days it all ...A big heart vs the small heart ...

[@samuels1414]

Whether white , black, pink, green, purple, brown or whatever color your skin is, you have no right to treat any human with disrespect...

[@CheyennefromTaos]

BEST CLOSING STATEMENT IVE EVER HEARD !!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💔💔💔💔💔

[@grant2149]

What was the sentence or must it still be given? Anyone?

[@aamaliyahkhan1524]

Love sir Blackwell wow

[@Shamsi419]

Chauvin has no heart the coward bully. Let's see how brave he is in prison.

[@ofallmyintention9496]

They're going to give him solitary confinement, because they know that he will be dead in the first week if he's with everyone else.

[@arbaazkareem8772]

Can someone put some beats in the background for those last lines

[@robertromanul2212]

"His heart was too small" Wow, thats deep and all, but the maneuver he used was not the most brutal or dangerous the officer was allowed to use to restrict him, so he purposefully tried being softer on him

[@robertromanul2212]

@Ivan Kleshchevnikov No, what I am saying is he was trying to not harm him as much. But the judge dismissed that and judged as murder.

[@iamset8818]

@Ivan Kleshchevnikov talking=breathing