Why This Former Lawyer Would Have Argued ‘Very Differently’ If He Had Represented Derek Chauvin

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🗓️ 21 April 2021

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of murder.

Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee against George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes, was convicted Tuesday of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.

For three weeks, jury members listened to attorneys' arguments during the trial in Minneapolis. On Tuesday afternoon, the jury announced that it had found Chauvin guilty on all charges.

If given the opportunity to represent Chauvin, “I would have done it very differently,” said John Hinderaker, president of the Golden Valley, Minnesota-based Center of the American Experiment and a graduate of Harvard Law School. He practiced law for more than 40 years.

Hinderaker joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss the arguments made during the trial. He also describes the atmosphere in Minneapolis as the city continues to brace for unrest.

The interview with Hinderaker was recorded on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of the announcement of the jury’s verdict.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing to discuss voting rights and Georgia’s new election law.
President Joe Biden calls the Floyd family on Tuesday morning to talk with them about the trial of Chauvin.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares a state of emergency for seven counties surrounding Minneapolis-St. Paul in preparation for expected violence and disorder following a verdict in the Chauvin case.

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0:00.0	This is the Daily Signal podcast for Wednesday, April 21st.
0:10.0	I'm Virginia Allen and I'm Doug Blair.
0:13.0	Up on today's show, I talk with John Hinderacker, a former lawyer and president of the Center
0:18.2	of the American Experiment in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
0:21.8	We discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former officer who pressed his knee on George
0:26.8	Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes.
0:29.8	Hinderacker shares his thoughts on the arguments presented during the trial and describes
0:34.8	the jury deliberation process.
0:37.0	We also discuss the current atmosphere in Minneapolis as hundreds of National Guard members
0:42.4	have been deployed to the city in anticipation of riots after the verdict is announced.
0:47.8	And don't forget, if you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to leave a review or
0:51.6	a five-star rating on Apple podcasts and encourage others to subscribe.
0:55.8	Now, onto our top news.
0:59.8	Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of murder, the former Minneapolis police officer who
1:12.1	pressed his knee against the neck of George Floyd for more than nine minutes has been
1:17.2	found guilty of second degree unintentional murder, third degree murder and second degree
1:22.9	man slaughter.
1:24.4	The 12 member jury arrived at their verdict on Tuesday afternoon and the judge announced
1:29.5	it per Fox 61 take a listen.
1:33.2	State of Minnesota County of Hennepin district court, fourth judicial district, state of Minnesota
1:38.0	plaintiff versus Derek Michael Chauvin defendant, verdict count one, court file number 27 CR2012646.
1:49.2	We the jury in the above entitled matter as to count one unintentional second degree
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