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In reply to the discussion: Just saw this on another site. Comments? [View all]dflprincess
(28,075 posts)19. In Minnesota a Grand Jury has to return an indictment for 1st degree, the county attorney
Last edited Fri May 29, 2020, 11:40 PM - Edit history (1)
can't charge it.
I was surprised Freeman didn't ask for 2nd degree but going with a lesser charge to start with may be the smarter way to go. He can always up the charges later. Having to downgrade charges may indicate something was wrong with the case & been more upsetting to all.
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They are also trained that neck restraint is dangerous. One officer on scene even says so; overruled
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2020
#13
Chauvin trying to "light the fuse" - time for a deep dive on his 'net history
bringthePaine
May 2020
#14
this will come out in court. Protesting isn't enough when someone life is in danger
yaesu
May 2020
#44
In Minnesota a Grand Jury has to return an indictment for 1st degree, the county attorney
dflprincess
May 2020
#19
Cops are trained, and do know force holds; so yes, Chauvin knew exactly what he was doing.
ancianita
May 2020
#22
black well known prosecutor says 3rd degree is best chance to ensure guilty jury
certainot
May 2020
#23
Kneeling on a suspect's throat for 15 or 30 seconds to calm down a struggling suspect can be underst
keithbvadu2
May 2020
#24