Never judge a book by its cover. A good example would be the life of the great martyr George Floyd. Though Floyd did not live an exemplary life, serving five terms in the penitentiary, he philanthropically sacrificed his life in the name of social justice. What a marvel it was that this man who formerly was a career violent criminal, shortly after committing his last crime, suddenly redeemed himself by as Nancy Pelosi says, “sacrificing his life,” in taking his last fentanyl-laden breath. So, George Floyd’s name can now be placed on the honored list in the pantheon of great civil rights heroes.
What Pelosi said is widely regarded as tone deaf and stupid.
Still, Chauvin was rightfully convicted.
Wayne Root wrote the best summation of the Chauvin trial with which I agree almost completely. Root felt Chauvin was guilty of manslaughter. IMO, Chauvin committed no crime whatsoever and should have been acquitted. For certain, Chauvin did not receive a fair trial. The murder judgments I feel certain will be set aside in appeal, however, the manslaughter charge will likely stand. How in the world any jury could not perceive reasonable doubt given the condition of Floyd’s health and the drugs found within his system is simply inconceivable. I think he died of a drug overdose. A Hollywood actor could not have played the part of Chauvin more menacingly than was displayed on the video. So ended the life of a career criminal, his family unjustly enriched, but he will commit no more crimes in the City of Minneapolis.
And so ended the career of a police officer who’s had a past of bad behavior - and who leaned on another man’s neck until he died.
Factually inaccurate, Chavin’s knee was on the upper part of his back, not on his neck. This was adduced in evidence in court and stipulated by the prosecution. Had Chavin placed him on his stomach, he might well have drowned due to the excess of fluid found in his lungs attributable to fentanyl overdose.