If you think the current state of affairs is bad.

[Devilsun]

Wait until tRump loses the election and then goes on to pardon Derek Chauvin and his ilk!

[StarfishSaver]

1. He can't pardon Chauvin

He's being charged with state crimes which a president can't pardon.

[Devilsun]

4. what if FBI/DOJ brings civil rights charges?

[StarfishSaver]

6. If he's brought up on federal charges, Trump can pardon him.

But if Trump is likely to pardon him, his lapdog Barr's DOJ wouldn't charge him.

[sheshe2]

2. State crime, he has no authority. nt

[rzemanfl]

3. I really have to wash socks now. n/t

[Andy823]

5. Yep the last few days

a ton of socks have been washed here on DU.

[rzemanfl]

7. Fine Eastern European wool ones I reckon. n/t

[Niagara]

8. The president has no authority on state crimes.

“Under the Constitution, only federal criminal convictions, such as those adjudicated in the United States District Courts, may be pardoned by the President … However, the President cannot pardon a state criminal offense.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/73461/who-exactly-can-president-pardon


There are times were murder is considered a federal crime. For example, if Chauvin had murdered a federal judge or a member of congress, or sent a poison or explosive through the mail, that would be considered as a federal crime.