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11. You're right... the details are confusing. It seems unnecessary for such an announcement to be made.

Thu Apr 15, 2021, 11:16 AM

Apr 2021

I'm no legal expert, but I watch many procedural dramas on TV (so I guess I'm *that* kind of "expert&quot so I assume that his defense team's intention for him to NOT testify would have been clear from the beginning.

Was this "5th amendment" declaration made in open court, in front of the jury? Was it announced in open court?

Via CNN's Jim Sciutto, Chauvin also emphasized that it was his own decision to not testify at the trial.

The RawStory writer was a bit ambiguous with that statement. Did he make this emphasis "at the trial"? Or did he emphasize privately that he didn't want to testify "at the trial".

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Derek Chauvin invokes 5th Amendment and says he will not testify at trial [View all] DonViejo Apr 2021 OP

Probably the smartest decision he's made, in a long time. Siwsan Apr 2021 #1

I say... FarPoint Apr 2021 #19

No shit DENVERPOPS Apr 2021 #39

So when do closing arguments start? nt MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #2

First The Rebuttal WHITT Apr 2021 #3

Thanks. MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #4

I believe I heard news estimating Monday a few days ago AZSkiffyGeek Apr 2021 #5

I Always Thought Rebuttal COL Mustard Apr 2021 #47

Monday Deminpenn Apr 2021 #20

Good. I think the jury factors that in. Jim__ Apr 2021 #6

I understand the idea that the case should be strong enough WITHOUT the defendant's testimony Rocknation Apr 2021 #32

I thought defendants either testified or they didn't. Didn't know it required pleading the 5th. NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #7

My question also. Mme. Defarge Apr 2021 #9

Me either. Aristus Apr 2021 #10

You're right... the details are confusing. It seems unnecessary for such an announcement to be made. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #11

Apparently Nelson is trying to avoid Chauvin claiming he wanted to testify Deminpenn Apr 2021 #21

That's good thinking... especially if that could have been used as a basis for an appeal. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #23

Yes, for the record should Chauvin want to appeal Deminpenn Apr 2021 #24

It was not done in front of the jury, as per the evening news. n/t NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #51

Thanks! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #52

Mind you I am not a lawyer but it seems like he could be subpoenaed to testify in which case he cstanleytech Apr 2021 #29

I don't think the defendant can be subpoenaed to testify in a criminal trial. marie999 Apr 2021 #37

If that was the case though we would not need the 5th amendment as cstanleytech Apr 2021 #41

With the evidence that was bdamomma Apr 2021 #8

I also believe the muderer will be convicted. On a number of charges too. Stuart G Apr 2021 #14

Well Trump should have been convicted as well and we saw how the Republican Senators decided to cstanleytech Apr 2021 #31

He's guilty af. Wouldn't an innocent person want to testify to their innocence? StrictlyRockers Apr 2021 #12

Scary that I agree with something Trump said OnlinePoker Apr 2021 #17

That's not a good idea even if you are innocent jmowreader Apr 2021 #34

If Chauvin had taken the witness stand and testified FakeNoose Apr 2021 #13

Not just that, but the 18 other complaints filed against Deminpenn Apr 2021 #22

what I noticed and watched bdamomma Apr 2021 #15

and his hand in his pocket as if he was trying to increase his center of gravity. Chakaconcarne Apr 2021 #44

Another DU'er pointed out that Chauvin's hand isn't in his Deminpenn Apr 2021 #53

Considering the quality of his defense team relative to the prosecution, I'm not surprised. Probatim Apr 2021 #16

I've watched most of the trial, and Nelson has done a very good job for the defense. Calista241 Apr 2021 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author ExTex Apr 2021 #49

Just a note: Eric Nelson isn't working alone to defend Derek Chauvin Jim__ Apr 2021 #50

Thanks Deminpenn Apr 2021 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author StrictlyRockers Apr 2021 #18

Let's also not forget Chauvin is also accused of being a tax cheat gohuskies Apr 2021 #25

The video shows his action, his crime Marthe48 Apr 2021 #26

I'd like to know more about the connection chauvin and Mr. Floyd had at a club Marthe48 Apr 2021 #27

Not a good look at all. But totally undrstand it. marble falls Apr 2021 #28

There's a very special legal term for being unable to defend yourself without implicating yourself Rocknation Apr 2021 #33

Not an easy look to shake, especially when, like Derek Chauvin, one is guilty as sin. marble falls Apr 2021 #38

Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2021 #30

Do you have to invoke to avoid testifying. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #35

Notice he referred to the Fifth as a "privilege", not a Right. MarcA Apr 2021 #36

The 5th involves both FBaggins Apr 2021 #43

Conservatives are the first to say... SpankMe Apr 2021 #42

It might be a Minnesota legal peculiarity IbogaProject Apr 2021 #45

What's The Over/Under On Conviction? COL Mustard Apr 2021 #46

He has no defense. Jilly_in_VA Apr 2021 #48

Shame! Aussie105 Apr 2021 #55

Duplicate post removed. Aussie105 Apr 2021 #56