April 20, 2021, 5:26 p.m. ET38 minutes ago
38 minutes ago
Emily Bazelon [nyt] Reporting on legal issues
I’m not surprised that the jury worked quickly. The video of George Floyd’s killing said so much. The police testimony made it clear that Chauvin’s actions were not those of a “reasonable officer,” the legal standard that lets many cops off the hook for use of force. Once the prosecution made a strong showing on the cause of death, based on the medical evidence, I’m not sure what hope the defense really had.
*Ouch*
