Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   Chauvin Verdict today @ 5ET Date:   4/21/2021 8:16:51 AM

Have to say I'm surprised at the verdict.  I expected manslaughter.  Never heard of involuntary 2nd degree murder.  Maybe that charge removes the premeditation aspect?  I agree he will appeal and will likely end up being convicted of a lesser charge.  But the jury has spoken and they convicted......probably not what I would have done but I didn't hear all the evidence.  I do think the 9 minute video is what did him in.  I can say this with some certainty, if I were a Minneapolis police officer I would not use any type of force to arrest a person of color.  I would just let them go.  It's simply not worth the risk.  And if I had any other career option I would take it.