Judge rules Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, assistant attorneys off the George Floyd case
Judge rules Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, assistant attorneys off the George Floyd case
After a break, the discussion is now centered on a motion to disqualify the Hennepin County Attorney's Office from prosecuting, or participating in the prosecution of, the case.
Attorney Eric Nelson, who is representing former officer Derek Chauvin, claims the attorney's office violated attorney witness law and should be disqualified.
He is also arguing discovery documents, which reference officer training, indicate attorney's office members provided training to the Minneapolis Police Department's officers.
According to the court brief, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and several of the assistant attorneys "are potential witnesses due to their interviews of Hennepin County Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker, regarding his autopsy of George Floyd without having a non-attorney witness present."
https://kstp.com/news/former-minneapolis-police-officers-charged-george-floyd-death-court-appearance-motion-hearing/5858329/?cat=1
The judge has disqualified Freeman and several other County Attorneys. At this point he has not disqualified the other attorneys or office staff.
The link goes to a live update page. There is information on several motions the judge has/is considering. The attorney information is in the 10:50 update.