Consider the phenomenon of the timeless prosecution of crimes against humanity. These cases connect regimes, running a political thread in space -- and through time -- perpetuating a sense of ongoing responsibility for past wrongs that is ultimately constructive of the state's enduring political identity. For crimes against humanity are apparently unconstrained by generally applicable jurisdictional principles, such as time limits. There are gaps of close to half a century between both the Nazi and Communist reigns of terror and their successor prosecutions, colliding with our ordinary intuitions about criminal justice's operation.
When it is the state that is complicit in persecution, fundamental notions of criminal justice are turned on their head; state complicity, cover-up and other obstructions affect the very possibility of justice. The crime against humanity exposes the impact of the state's role in past wrongs as a significant element of the circumstances of justice compromised in transitional times.
Involuntary ManslaughterI am sure it was unintentional. But I have to wonder was the actions of Chauvin in and of itself the cause of Floyd's death without any intervening factors such as Floyd's overall health and what he may have had in his system that may have perpetuated his death. I think an appeal would bring out more of a Civil wrong rather than a criminal one.
Involuntary manslaughter is defined as an unintentional killing that results either from criminal negligence or the commission of a low-level criminal act such as a misdemeanor. Involuntary manslaughter is distinguished from other forms of homicide because it does not require deliberation or premeditation, or intent
i don't think Chauvin intended for Floyd to die. he did kneel on Floyd's back far too long. that is where negligence comes in. i also think the crowd was a factor. the more they urged Chauvin to stop, he took that as a threat to his authority. at least that's my take, without any statement or testimony from Chauvin. Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid
lol well that didn't take long. looks like someone thinks Chauvin decided he was going to kill Big George from the outset. also looks like someone doesn't want to state why they think it was Murder 1. Originally Posted by The_Waco_KidHe intended to get away with it.