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FakeNoose

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4. I think I agree, and the media should be barred from interviewing them too
Fri Apr 23, 2021, 01:25 PM
Apr 2021

On the other hand, I'm fully on board with showing the jury members all the damning evidence they weren't allowed to see during the trial. The jury was never told about the fact that Chauvin and Floyd knew each other and actually worked together previously. (Possible grudge motive, who knows?) The jury was never told about all of Chauvin's racially-motivated incidents on his employment record, or the fact that he had killed someone while on duty. The jury wasn't told about his troubles with the IRS and how he and his ex-wife attempted to hide property and assets on their divorce agreement for tax-avoidance. This guy was so dirty, the jury should be told so they'll not have regrets.

But your original point was that the jury shouldn't be allowed to give away valuable info that could be used in the appeal process.

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