Prosecutor s recommendation of 30 years. on the probation point. if the judge were to grant probation, derek chauvin would walk out a free man today. that s not happening. i think that was an insult to the court and a tactical error but eric nelson. there s a fine line between zealously representing your client and losing all credibility with the court. we heard from sara that the community there is waiting for this sentencing. what does this mean for the law enforcement community if something were to come of a low end of this scale? i m sure departments across the country are on alert. i don t think it will be an issue but you have to be prepared. i think that following the murder of george floyd and the demonstrations that really some of them turning violent that took place in different cities, you have to be on alert just in
People coming in all over. i talked to someone from austin, texas. you have white family, black families, latino families, muslim families. families from all different walks of life come out here to pay respects knowing today is the day of former officer derek chauvin sentencing. about ten minutes left in this break that we were told will be 15 minutes until we see judge come back. we expect then for derek chauvin to be sentenced. sara, stand by. the defense attorney here, eric f nelson is asking for probation and derek chauvin gets timed served. when you ask for probation, do you do your client a disservice by suggesting or asking for something that i think most people would say is dismissed quite easily. are you doing a disservice to the client? he asked for probation in the papers and then sort of in a back handed way but he was arguing for the guideline sentence here.
Case there s going to be protests that take place as a result of the sentencing. i think that s pretty much what you ll see not just in minneapolis but in other cities as well. interesting that eric nelson said regardless of the sentence that comes down from the judge, that they will be equal parts people who believe it s too lenient or draconian. i don t think equal parts at all. in terms of the question you ask about what is the message. why do you put people in prison? some say it s to punish, to are habilitate but also to deter, to send a message, to tell the next person, you don t want to do this because you re going goat that. if you get a slap on the wrist or rub on the wrist which will be the probation thing, you re not sending a message. you re sending a green lieght. i think that s been a big part of frob for the black community. when police officers do stuff,
I will be here for you when you come home. remember there s no stronger bond or love than a mother s l love. one final thought i want you to remember, remember you are my favorite son. thank you for your time. s mr. nelson. thank you. it s my intent my remarks be brief. i do not intend to relitigate
Incredibly difficult case for the floyd family to have to endure. the state of minnesota, like wise. the prosecutors in this case have endured quite a bit as has mr. chauvin s family. this is a case that s changed the world to some degree. i hope it s positive. it s my hope the court followings the sentencing guidelines, applies the law in a reasoned manner and imposes a just sentence. thank you. mr. chauvin would you join mr. nelson at the lecturn. this is your opportunity, if you wish, to.