Chauvin is Found Guilty — Right and Proper, and What Happens Next?

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any over the years, and every one of those has been white, except one — and she was both drunk and high, so I discount that otherwise reasonable Sister. I have never been robbed by a Black person — but I have been robbed (and another attempt) by white people twice.Some of my White Brothers and Sisters may feel badly about the outcome of this trial. Now you know how it feels. But, let’s not have another January 6th, right?Now:This verdict is exactly what should have happened. I watched most of the vital parts, and have some experience with law and evidence; this verdict was precisely what the law and evidence required. And as I have suggested in another article, the matter of George Floyd was a lynching — and that’s why we (who can feel) felt so terrible about it.Sadly, it likely doesn’t matter at all, not even one little bit. And it’s not Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ fault. If anyone did, it is the judge who f***ked it up with his comments about Waters’ comments (and who knows what else). I’m surprised there was not a mistrial declared, and that’s one minor point in favor of the judge.Most judges typically keep quiet except when managing the evidentiary presentation, ruling

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on objections, instructing the jury or other vital trial-related ministerial details. The one sure way to f***k things up is for the judge to start spouting, commenting and pontificating on things other than these.There will be post-trial motions in this case — likely many of them. There will be defense attacks on the jury, in toto and on some individuals once the jury has been polled — and is free to speak to the press for their 15 minutes of fame. There will be defense attacks on the process (relying in part on the judge’s comments); and yes, although not pertinent, there will be defense attacks on the process based on Congresswoman Waters’ comments.These things will happen; and very likely there will be an appeal — in part based on the judge’s comments. This is 2021. The end result might possibly be within the next five years — likely not, and that may actually be just the beginning again.Yet, it was the right result, and one of the few right results in cases involving white cops and dead minorities. So there’s that, I guess.All my best and positive thoughts to the Floyd family, and to righteous America on this latest stage of a terrible American tragedy.</article></body>

Well, it’s called — in the vernacular — the legal shit hits the fan

All of America — including the white portion that is only fearful of Black people (Sen. Ron Johnson, take a bow) — has been waiting with bated breath for this verdict. Surely (said they) the black community will protest and attack us, should Chauvin be acquitted. Don’t lie about it — that’s what you thought, many of you (us) white people. Many of you (us) are like Ron Johnson — only afraid of black people. If only we could all be so brave when being attacked by thousands of white folk when they overrun the Capitol, like Sen. Johnson.

Let’s get personal for a minute before I deal with the main issue:

In my entire life (61+ years) I have had exactly 6 fights — all with white men; I have had personal disputes with many over the years, and every one of those has been white, except one — and she was both drunk and high, so I discount that otherwise reasonable Sister. I have never been robbed by a Black person — but I have been robbed (and another attempt) by white people twice.

Some of my White Brothers and Sisters may feel badly about the outcome of this trial. Now you know how it feels. But, let’s not have another January 6th, right?

Now:

This verdict is exactly what should have happened. I watched most of the vital parts, and have some experience with law and evidence; this verdict was precisely what the law and evidence required. And as I have suggested in another article, the matter of George Floyd was a lynching — and that’s why we (who can feel) felt so terrible about it.

Sadly, it likely doesn’t matter at all, not even one little bit. And it’s not Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ fault. If anyone did, it is the judge who f***ked it up with his comments about Waters’ comments (and who knows what else). I’m surprised there was not a mistrial declared, and that’s one minor point in favor of the judge.

Most judges typically keep quiet except when managing the evidentiary presentation, ruling on objections, instructing the jury or other vital trial-related ministerial details. The one sure way to f***k things up is for the judge to start spouting, commenting and pontificating on things other than these.

There will be post-trial motions in this case — likely many of them. There will be defense attacks on the jury, in toto and on some individuals once the jury has been polled — and is free to speak to the press for their 15 minutes of fame. There will be defense attacks on the process (relying in part on the judge’s comments); and yes, although not pertinent, there will be defense attacks on the process based on Congresswoman Waters’ comments.

These things will happen; and very likely there will be an appeal — in part based on the judge’s comments. This is 2021. The end result might possibly be within the next five years — likely not, and that may actually be just the beginning again.

Yet, it was the right result, and one of the few right results in cases involving white cops and dead minorities. So there’s that, I guess.

All my best and positive thoughts to the Floyd family, and to righteous America on this latest stage of a terrible American tragedy.