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CNN. Here's how it will go: Budi Jun 2021 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author nolabear Jun 2021 #63
Here is another link that has some commentary: hookaleft Jun 2021 #2
Court is in session nt hookaleft Jun 2021 #3
Thanks. I wanted a thread. First, Gianna. nolabear Jun 2021 #4
Chauvin looks like shit. nolabear Jun 2021 #5
Victim impact statements now........... hookaleft Jun 2021 #6
How do you cope with that nightmare? I know you do but... nolabear Jun 2021 #7
I wonder if Chauvin is going to speak on his behalf liberal_mama Jun 2021 #8
"I want to know Why?" This family deserves an answer from Chauvin. Budi Jun 2021 #9
powerful. The family statements demtenjeep Jun 2021 #10
Think he'll speak? I'm betting not. nolabear Jun 2021 #12
I think it's very unlikely. Dial H For Hero Jun 2021 #13
Unless its a pathetic mea culpa ploy to lessen his sentence Budi Jun 2021 #15
Lead Prosecutor up now nt hookaleft Jun 2021 #11
I've been so impressed with them. nolabear Jun 2021 #14
Prosecutor asks for 360 months nt hookaleft Jun 2021 #16
Works for me. nolabear Jun 2021 #17
Defense up hookaleft Jun 2021 #18
Whoa. Chauvin's mother is up. Bad move. nolabear Jun 2021 #19
I think it is a bad move too. hlthe2b Jun 2021 #23
One of my dogs does not like Derek's mother. LiberalFighter Jun 2021 #20
Chauvin's mother: "When you sentence Derek, you'll be sentencing me ..." StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #21
That is suppose to be an incentive to not commit a crime. LiberalFighter Jun 2021 #28
I'm sure she is sad. Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #32
Still Predicting 12-15 Years, Plus 3 years Probation ProfessorGAC Jun 2021 #22
That sounds about right... AngryOldDem Jun 2021 #52
That's Perhaps What The Judge Meant... ProfessorGAC Jun 2021 #56
22 1/2 years -- more than what we were expecting. AngryOldDem Jun 2021 #68
Just Saw That ProfessorGAC Jun 2021 #76
How the family of a murderer feels is of no consequence. LiberalFighter Jun 2021 #24
A lot of truly rotten people PatSeg Jun 2021 #27
True. But we also don't know or see any of the bad stuff. LiberalFighter Jun 2021 #29
Yes, things often are not as they seem PatSeg Jun 2021 #49
Oh this is SUCH a bad idea. Not a word of sympathy for anyone but him nolabear Jun 2021 #25
I wonder if Mrs. Pawlenty is related to the X Governor of MN??? a kennedy Jun 2021 #26
I had to mute the Mom. Budi Jun 2021 #30
He's been convicted of murder, why is he allowed to wear that gray suit instead of prison apparel? Towlie Jun 2021 #31
In most courts, defendants are usually permitted to wear street clothes during trials and sentencing StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #33
Because he hasn't been sentenced yet, presumably. Dial H For Hero Jun 2021 #34
It is always allowed. Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #35
OMG hookaleft Jun 2021 #36
Nothing they say will erase the video we all watched. Budi Jun 2021 #48
Yep. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2021 #75
Give me a freaking break -- this jazz about "helping people" is an insult Politicub Jun 2021 #37
I don't like that attorney. Treefrog Jun 2021 #38
And bringing up his family AngryOldDem Jun 2021 #46
The defense attorney said his comments were going to be brief... Politicub Jun 2021 #39
Defense arguing for sentencing guideline......... hookaleft Jun 2021 #40
Chauvin up now........ hookaleft Jun 2021 #41
He's speaking, giving "condolences." nolabear Jun 2021 #42
Chauvin is up to speak. He's not going to give a formal statement Politicub Jun 2021 #43
what the f was that? demtenjeep Jun 2021 #51
Chauvin's not looking and sounding so big and bad anymore, is he? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #44
Derek has a lot of "what ifs" about that day... AngryOldDem Jun 2021 #45
With one last chance to speak on his behalf, Xipe Totec Jun 2021 #47
Exactly. Nothing can redeem this slug. AngryOldDem Jun 2021 #50
Judge is coming back from recess....nt.. hookaleft Jun 2021 #53
Here we go. Politicub Jun 2021 #54
And here we go... nolabear Jun 2021 #55
The judge is teeing this up as a light sentence. Politicub Jun 2021 #57
This message was self-deleted by its author USALiberal Jun 2021 #60
270 months hookaleft Jun 2021 #58
That was on top of the 12.5. It's 22.5 years total. nt herding cats Jun 2021 #67
270 months (10 years) Politicub Jun 2021 #59
That is 22 years! USALiberal Jun 2021 #64
I am clearly an idiot. I should self-delete. Politicub Jun 2021 #72
No big deal! Nt USALiberal Jun 2021 #77
that is 20 plus years nt hookaleft Jun 2021 #65
I was damn close..... hookaleft Jun 2021 #61
22.5 years! Yes! herding cats Jun 2021 #62
I like this demtenjeep Jun 2021 #71
Exactly. herding cats Jun 2021 #73
Slager got 20; Chauvin only has to serve 15. Treefrog Jun 2021 #74
He won't have a chance at freedom until he's 60 years old. herding cats Jun 2021 #79
I agree. Treefrog Jun 2021 #86
He'll only do 15 years. Johnny2X2X Jun 2021 #66
22 1/2 yrs / 15 yrs must be served Budi Jun 2021 #69
Much better than time served, which is the defense wanted AngryOldDem Jun 2021 #80
Not maximum, but some satisfaction. nolabear Jun 2021 #70
Chauvin's 45 yrs old. He'll be done at age 60. Plenty of time to take mom on vacay!! Budi Jun 2021 #78
He's also up on Federal civil rights charges. herding cats Jun 2021 #81
That's encouraging. He should have 10 more years added 🤬 Budi Jun 2021 #87
Also, he has to serve any reminder of his time on parole if/when he does get out. herding cats Jun 2021 #88
Oh, and there will be lawsuits. herding cats Jun 2021 #82
He won't be taking a vacay when getting out. He'll still have 90 months supervised release. n/t GregariousGroundhog Jun 2021 #89
Cannot stand the experts MSNBC has on Johnny2X2X Jun 2021 #83
K & R Thank You! Budi Jun 2021 #85
Watch your back, asshole. 15 years, 24/7. CoopersDad Jun 2021 #84
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