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Watchfoxheadexplodes

(3,496 posts)
Fri Apr 2, 2021, 10:53 AM Apr 2021

Chauvin trial witness now

Seems very reliable and knows what he's talking about but at one point he says, "I was going to a high profile area" meaning 38 an Chicago.

Prosecutor went out of his way to suggest the area was very safe. I expect defense to pounce on this.

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Chauvin trial witness now (Original Post) Watchfoxheadexplodes Apr 2021 OP
He said that was because both 38th and Chicago were major thourghfares. madaboutharry Apr 2021 #1
I wouldn't call the 38th and Chicago area "safe," exactly - Ocelot II Apr 2021 #2
Ty Watchfoxheadexplodes Apr 2021 #3
Wow no cross Watchfoxheadexplodes Apr 2021 #4
I was a little surprised to see him dismissed Grammy23 Apr 2021 #5

madaboutharry

(40,211 posts)
1. He said that was because both 38th and Chicago were major thourghfares.
Fri Apr 2, 2021, 10:57 AM
Apr 2021

I think that issue will be revisited by the prosecution on redirect.

Ocelot II

(115,691 posts)
2. I wouldn't call the 38th and Chicago area "safe," exactly -
Fri Apr 2, 2021, 11:01 AM
Apr 2021

I'd rather not walk around there at night - but before the covid lockdown I drove by Cup Foods several times a week going to and from classes near downtown, and I wasn't at all worried about my safety. Lately it's become worse but there's been a crime spike here as in a lot of other cities.

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)
5. I was a little surprised to see him dismissed
Fri Apr 2, 2021, 11:15 AM
Apr 2021

with no cross by the defense. He was articulate and knowledgeable about his role as a police officer. He came across to me as credible. So maybe the defense didn’t want to inadvertently open more doors for the prosecution as happened with a previous witness.
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