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True but the political cost of getting said permission would be sky highIf they are given legal permission they are fine
True but the political cost of getting said permission would be sky highIf they are given legal permission they are fine
Eh depends on the reason why and a bunch of hoops above my headTrue but the political cost of getting said permission would be sky high
Which is preposterous. A defense attorney's job is to defend the defendant. Obviously, he is going to dismiss potential jurors who seem biased against his client, and since black people are going to be disproportionately biased against Chauvin, they are more likely to get dismissed as jurors. Basically, just like most accusations of racism in America.Jury Selection sounds fun. The Prosecutors for the State are already accusing Eric Nelson, Chauvins Defense Attorney, of racism.
It's not preposterous, it's their job to accuse the defense attorney of racism if they think it'll get a better jury. On top of that, choosing jury members based on race is something you aren't allowed to do.Which is preposterous. A defense attorney's job is to defend the defendant. Obviously, he is going to dismiss potential jurors who seem biased against his client, and since black people are going to be disproportionately biased against Chauvin, they are more likely to get dismissed as jurors. Basically, just like most accusations of racism in America.
Which is preposterous. A defense attorney's job is to defend the defendant. Obviously, he is going to dismiss potential jurors who seem biased against his client, and since black people are going to be disproportionately biased against Chauvin, they are more likely to get dismissed as jurors. Basically, just like most accusations of racism in America.
CBS Local said:The defense uses one of its strikes to remove the fourth potential juror.
The fourth potential juror told the court that he moved from a small town in southern California to Minnesota three years ago in order to “chase the Minnesota dream.” While being questioned by the defense, he said that he has trained in martial arts, such as Brazilian jiu jitsu. In his questionnaire, he wrote that Derek Chauvin’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck was an “illegal move.” He also wrote that the officers involved in Floyd’s fatal arrest took “the law into their own hands.”
The defense called for a peremptory challenge to remove him from the jury pool. The state then raised a Batson challenge. A Batson challenge stems from a U.S. Supreme Court decision that says a court can’t eliminate potential jurors on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, or religion. The state was arguing that the defense was trying to remove him due to his race, as he is Hispanic. The only other person of color to be considered for the jury, potential juror No. 1, was also Hispanic; she was excused.
CBS Local said:Jury selection begins in the Derek Chauvin trial. The first potential juror was dismissed. When questioned by the defense, it was revealed that on the 16-page questionnaire she wrote that she wanted to be a juror in the case so that she could give her opinion on the “unjust death of George Floyd.”
It's actually not even that explicit. As per the article the Defense Attorney passed on two Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Jurors and that's what prompted the cries of racism. One of the Latinx jurors stated he had martial arts experience and stated that one of the moves performed by Derek Chauvin was an "illegal move" and thus dismissed on that grounds. The Judge backed him on that stating the man made it clear he would stick to his opinions until someone told him otherwise, improperly shifting the burden of proof to the defense.
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As for the other Hispanic juror.
I'm not sure if making up lies about the opposing attorney in order to poison the well is a recommended legal practice.It's not preposterous, it's their job to accuse the defense attorney of racism if they think it'll get a better jury. On top of that, choosing jury members based on race is something you aren't allowed to do.
It's actually not even that explicit. As per the article the Defense Attorney passed on two Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Jurors and that's what prompted the cries of racism. One of the Latinx jurors stated he had martial arts experience and stated that one of the moves performed by Derek Chauvin was an "illegal move" and thus dismissed on that grounds. The Judge backed him on that stating the man made it clear he would stick to his opinions until someone told him otherwise, improperly shifting the burden of proof to the defense.
In another source:
As for the other Hispanic juror.
Trying to stop your opponent from striking jurors is absolutely part of being a trial lawyer, and this is a tactic that seems viable.I'm not sure if making up lies about the opposing attorney in order to poison the well is a recommended legal practice.
Trying to stop your opponent from striking jurors is absolutely part of being a trial lawyer, and this is a tactic that seems viable.
I'm not sure if making up lies about the opposing attorney in order to poison the well is a recommended legal practice.
I wasn't claiming that the defense attorney was deliberately choosing jurors just based on race (though statistically speaking in lieu of other information it isn't a bad idea)
Except that had no effect on what happened to FloydI actually do think that cop should go to jail, for kneeling on his neck like that, as well as for the apparent pattern of abuses in his service. Just because I hate the commies doesn't mean I don't also want to see people in power who abuse their authority held to account for it. Lady Justice can fuck that cop with a strap-on for all I care, as long as the blindfold stays on.
I actually do think that cop should go to jail, for kneeling on his neck like that, as well as for the apparent pattern of abuses in his service. Just because I hate the commies doesn't mean I don't also want to see people in power who abuse their authority held to account for it. Lady Justice can fuck that cop with a strap-on for all I care, as long as the blindfold stays on.
Except that had no effect on what happened to Floyd
yeah, I'm sure kneeling on the man's neck was in no way harmful to his health and had zero impact on his eventual death.Except that had no effect on what happened to Floyd