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Prosecutors recommendation of 30 years. on the probation point. if the judge were to grant probation, derek chauvin would walk out a free man today. thats not happening. i think that was an insult to the court and a tactical error but eric nelson. theres 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 w...

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 as...

Case theres going to be protests that take place as a result of the sentencing. i think thats pretty much what youll 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 its too lenient or draconian. >> i dont 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 its to punish...

I will be here for you when you come home. remember theres no stronger bond or love than a mothers 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. its 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. chauvins family. this is a case thats changed the world to some degree. i hope its positive. its 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.

Theres no real justification for that. when eric nelson talked about the other second-degree murders and how most of them were guideline sentences, what he didnt address is how this is vastly different. ten and a half minutes, 9 and a half on the neck. this is not your typical second-degree plurd case. thats why prosecutors are saying hes more than legally justified in going well above the guideline sfentence here. >> i keep thinking back to giannas statement. i guess van and i share that father...

Justice system to say we recognize this is more serious than the typical second-degree unintentional murder. for reasons the court found, reflect that, we give this court more than adequate basis to do that. we ask the court to impose a sentence of 360 months to the commissioner of corrections. as you know there no fines in murder cases. we would ask the court just to reserve the issue of restitution to clarify that with the family and present that to the court for 30 days. thank you, your honor...

0 we have all seen it. mr. floyd did not want to be in the backseat. thats it. thats the rub. it was the need to get him in that backseat no matter what. we all saw that once he was pulled out of that backseat, he ka calmed down even willingly went down to ground. im going down. he said. he went down to ground, not fighting, not punching, and he was placed initially on his side. hes already land cuffed. hes placed on recovery position like he should be, beches trying to breathe. quickly faced pr...