I’ve rarely seen anyone blink as much as Chauvin as he listened to his fate. His lesson to three other junior officers on how to get away with murder didn’t go as planned, and being found the criminal he is really shocked the hell out of him.
Actually, having the wall of the cell painted would invite him trying to deface or cover it. Better idea would be to paint the wall opposite the cell, so he’d have no choice but look at it when he had to interact with the guards.
Since Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder, the three other former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing have almost no chance of walking free, criminal justice experts told Insider.
Chauvin, 45, faces up to 40 years in prison after a jury on Tuesday found him guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter. His sentencing is scheduled for June 16.
Former officers Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng are expected to go to trial in August on charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.
“I’m almost 100% confident that likelihood of guilty pleas in all three cases has just gone up by a lot,” Mike Lawlor, associate professor at the University of New Haven, told Insider. “I think that the certainty of the conviction is extremely high and the possible penalties are also extremely high under the circumstances.”
We.. are a vindictive lot are we not? And, does that make us much different than Derek Chauvin.. he relished his power under the umbrella of police protection.. And we, are doing it under established law.. but the bottom line is we both exercise our power to punish.
Certainly Derek Chauvin was guilty of taking a life and that is unacceptable, but no amount of punishment will bring George Floyd back. So the moral question is.. are we punishing Derek or sending a message to future Dereks. Judging from the crowd there were a lot that would be happy with a public stoning.. we are a vindictive lot.
Can we use “officer chauvin” as a code word when minorities are being pulled over under suspicious circumstances? We need to remind police there are consequences for their actions if they exceed their duties.
I’m complying with instructions officer chauvin", “My hands are on the wheel officer chauvin”, “I’m on the ground, officer chauvin”…
Apparently, the artist thinks it would be some kind of “justice” to have the convict reminded constantly of the victim of his crime. This is literally a “screw you” every other murder victim. To suggest that this convict should have a memorial to his victim on his cell wall… Absurd! Why isn’t every other murder victim memorialized in such a way? Of course the artist doesn’t do this for every victim because, well, they don’t deserve his attention. The crime must fit a particular, suggested, political profile to qualify.What if the murderer actually enjoys having such a memorial dedicated to their victim? If the crime was racially motivated, this is a distinct possibility! Sick! What if race had nothing to do with the crime? What if, as past complaints about the convict, as a cop, were ignored? What if he was just a really bad cop? Since this cartoon has a clearly political theme…. This “hate” crime occurred in a Democrat run city. Why did Democrats ignore all the signs that the convict should’ve never had a badge in the first place? How did this “racist” murderer and “racist” fellow officers make it past them? Especially with this convict’s history of bad policing? This murder could’ve been prevented if people kept their eye on the ball. Maybe, and it’s possible, that every complaint of police brutality ISN’T fake? Maybe complaints should be looked into seriously. Every. Single. Time.There needs to be a “this murder brought to you by the Democrat Party” added to the mural to make it more accurate.Not every cop is bad, evil, etc. To suggest this is to be intentionally ignorant. You can and, often times, will have bad in any organization. The bigger the organization, the greater the probability. This does not make everyone bad. It’s very sad that there were enough of them together, in this situation, that allowed the needless death of my fellow human being. Any one of the other officers could’ve intervened… but didn’t. What a shame.
Kiba65 almost 3 years ago
Oh if only, it would make is stay all the more worth while!!
GiantShetlandPony almost 3 years ago
I’ve rarely seen anyone blink as much as Chauvin as he listened to his fate. His lesson to three other junior officers on how to get away with murder didn’t go as planned, and being found the criminal he is really shocked the hell out of him.
Patjade almost 3 years ago
Actually, having the wall of the cell painted would invite him trying to deface or cover it. Better idea would be to paint the wall opposite the cell, so he’d have no choice but look at it when he had to interact with the guards.
Display almost 3 years ago
Chauvin deserves a promotion – to General Population.
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Since Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder, the three other former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing have almost no chance of walking free, criminal justice experts told Insider.
Chauvin, 45, faces up to 40 years in prison after a jury on Tuesday found him guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter. His sentencing is scheduled for June 16.
Former officers Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng are expected to go to trial in August on charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.
“I’m almost 100% confident that likelihood of guilty pleas in all three cases has just gone up by a lot,” Mike Lawlor, associate professor at the University of New Haven, told Insider. “I think that the certainty of the conviction is extremely high and the possible penalties are also extremely high under the circumstances.”
Zev almost 3 years ago
Well, he won’t last long in prison.
Motivemagus almost 3 years ago
I want him to last a long, long time in prison. I don’t want him treated as a martyr by the pro-murder party.
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 3 years ago
We.. are a vindictive lot are we not? And, does that make us much different than Derek Chauvin.. he relished his power under the umbrella of police protection.. And we, are doing it under established law.. but the bottom line is we both exercise our power to punish.
Certainly Derek Chauvin was guilty of taking a life and that is unacceptable, but no amount of punishment will bring George Floyd back. So the moral question is.. are we punishing Derek or sending a message to future Dereks. Judging from the crowd there were a lot that would be happy with a public stoning.. we are a vindictive lot.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Ha ha!
casonia2 almost 3 years ago
I fear he will be released on appeal. But I don’t know how that works and I hope I’m wrong.
Sneaker almost 3 years ago
TLH1310 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Can we use “officer chauvin” as a code word when minorities are being pulled over under suspicious circumstances? We need to remind police there are consequences for their actions if they exceed their duties.
I’m complying with instructions officer chauvin", “My hands are on the wheel officer chauvin”, “I’m on the ground, officer chauvin”…
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Cops need to stop being Chauvinists.
Treedodger almost 3 years ago
Is this a federal crime?
wakeer Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Apparently, the artist thinks it would be some kind of “justice” to have the convict reminded constantly of the victim of his crime. This is literally a “screw you” every other murder victim. To suggest that this convict should have a memorial to his victim on his cell wall… Absurd! Why isn’t every other murder victim memorialized in such a way? Of course the artist doesn’t do this for every victim because, well, they don’t deserve his attention. The crime must fit a particular, suggested, political profile to qualify.What if the murderer actually enjoys having such a memorial dedicated to their victim? If the crime was racially motivated, this is a distinct possibility! Sick! What if race had nothing to do with the crime? What if, as past complaints about the convict, as a cop, were ignored? What if he was just a really bad cop? Since this cartoon has a clearly political theme…. This “hate” crime occurred in a Democrat run city. Why did Democrats ignore all the signs that the convict should’ve never had a badge in the first place? How did this “racist” murderer and “racist” fellow officers make it past them? Especially with this convict’s history of bad policing? This murder could’ve been prevented if people kept their eye on the ball. Maybe, and it’s possible, that every complaint of police brutality ISN’T fake? Maybe complaints should be looked into seriously. Every. Single. Time.There needs to be a “this murder brought to you by the Democrat Party” added to the mural to make it more accurate.Not every cop is bad, evil, etc. To suggest this is to be intentionally ignorant. You can and, often times, will have bad in any organization. The bigger the organization, the greater the probability. This does not make everyone bad. It’s very sad that there were enough of them together, in this situation, that allowed the needless death of my fellow human being. Any one of the other officers could’ve intervened… but didn’t. What a shame.