Doc7505
Diamond Member
- Feb 16, 2016
- 16,551
- 29,423
Chauvin’s lawyer seeks new trial, hearing to impeach verdict
![apnews.com](https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/7550c3f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2268x1276+0+3/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fafs-prod%2Fmedia%2F4b98b6f935914346bf978274d0ca362d%2F2268.jpeg)
Chauvin's lawyer seeks new trial, hearing to impeach verdict
The defense attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has requested a new trial, saying the court abused its discretion on several points.
![apnews.com](https://apnews.com/favicon-32x32.png)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The defense attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has requested a new trial, saying the court abused its discretion, and he wants a hearing to have the verdict impeached because of what he says is jury misconduct, according to a court document filed Tuesday.
~Snip~
Brandt said Nelson will likely file more detailed written arguments on these issues. The purpose of holding a hearing to impeach the verdict would be to develop a factual record and present evidence that could determine whether the verdict was compromised. If a hearing is granted, it’s likely Mitchell would be called in to answer questions, Brandt said.