Why Third-Degree Murder May Be the Wrong Charge Against Derek Chauvin

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🗓️ 3 June 2020

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Derek Chauvin, the officer who arrested George Floyd and proceeded to press his knee into Floyd’s neck for over eight minutes, has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Some legal experts are raising questions as to whether or not these are the most appropriate charges to be brought against Chauvin. Amy Swearer, a legal fellow in the Heritage Foundation's Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, joins The Daily Signal podcast to discuss the legal implications of Chauvin’s use of force against Floyd and whether or not the charges that have been brought against him are the correct charges for the crime committed. We also cover these stories: President Donald Trump has been critical of how New York has handled the riots and unrest following the death of George Floyd. Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York is asking the inspector general of the Department of Defense to look into law enforcement's treatment of protestors by the White House. President Trump is receiving criticism from religious leaders after visiting St. John Episcopal Church and St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is the Daily Signal Podcast for Wednesday, June 3rd. I'm Rachel Del Judas.
0:10.0	And I'm Virginia Allen. Many are wondering what actions are being taken against the police officers involved in the death of George Floyd.
0:19.0	Today I talk with Amy Swearr, Heritage Foundation Legal Fellow,
0:23.1	about Derek Chauvin's arrest
0:24.9	and the charges of third-degree murder
0:27.1	and second-degree manslaughter
0:28.7	that had been brought against him.
0:30.5	Don't forget, if you enjoy this podcast please be sure to leave a review or a five-star
0:35.5	raining on Apple podcast and encourage others to subscribe. Now on to our top news. President Donald Trump has been critical of how New York has handled the riots and
0:51.3	unrest in their city following the death of George Floyd.
0:55.2	On Tuesday, Trump tweeted, New York City put on an 11 p.m. curfew last night.
1:01.3	No wonder they ripped the place apart. Should be 7 PM. Call
1:06.2	up the National Guard. Save NYC. Trump also tweeted, yesterday was a bad day for the Cuomo brothers.
1:14.6	New York was lost to the looters, thugs, radical left,
1:18.1	and all other forms of low life and scum.
1:21.6	The governor refuses to accept my offer of a dominating National Guard.
1:25.9	NYC was ripped to pieces. Likewise, Frido's ratings are down 50%.
1:31.6	Frido from the Godfather refers to CNN's Chris Cuomo.
1:35.0	Governor Andrew Cuomo also had harsh words for New York City Mayor Bill DiBlazio
1:40.0	on how he has handled things.
1:42.0	Here's what Cuomo had to say via the hill.
1:46.0	First, the NYPD and the mayor did not do their job last night. I believe that.
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