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    Floyd’s Friend and ‘Key Witness’ in Chauvin Trial Invokes 5th Amendment, Declines to Testify

    George Floyd’s Friend and ‘Key Witness’ in Chauvin Trial Invokes 5th Amendment, Declines to Testify

    A self-described key witness to the death of George Floyd—a longtime friend who was in the car with Floyd when police approached him—said through a lawyer that, if forced to testify about the incident, he’ll invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and remain silent.

    Morries Lester Hall, who in a June 2020 interview with The New York Times called himself “a key witness to the cops murdering George Floyd” and said he was “going to be his voice” going forward, has asked the court to squash a subpoena calling on him to testify in the trial against Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murder.

    Hall made his request via notice filed by the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office (pdf) on Wednesday.

    “Mr. Morries Lester Hall, through undersigned counsel, hereby provides notice to all parties in this matter that if called to testify he will invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination,” said a notice filed by Assistant Public Defender Adrienne Cousins. “Therefore, counsel for Mr. Hall respectfully moves this court to quash the subpoena … and release Mr. Hall from any obligations therein.”

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    Giving a lethal dose of fentanyl just might incriminate him.


    The prosecution witnesses have, so far, only been trying to play on emotions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by volsrock View Post
    Floyd’s Friend and ‘Key Witness’ in Chauvin Trial Invokes 5th Amendment, Declines to Testify

    George Floyd’s Friend and ‘Key Witness’ in Chauvin Trial Invokes 5th Amendment, Declines to Testify

    A self-described key witness to the death of George Floyd—a longtime friend who was in the car with Floyd when police approached him—said through a lawyer that, if forced to testify about the incident, he’ll invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and remain silent.

    Morries Lester Hall, who in a June 2020 interview with The New York Times called himself “a key witness to the cops murdering George Floyd” and said he was “going to be his voice” going forward, has asked the court to squash a subpoena calling on him to testify in the trial against Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murder.

    Hall made his request via notice filed by the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office (pdf) on Wednesday.

    “Mr. Morries Lester Hall, through undersigned counsel, hereby provides notice to all parties in this matter that if called to testify he will invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination,” said a notice filed by Assistant Public Defender Adrienne Cousins. “Therefore, counsel for Mr. Hall respectfully moves this court to quash the subpoena … and release Mr. Hall from any obligations therein.”

    https://www.theepochtimes.com/george...y_3758413.html



    Giving a lethal dose of fentanyl just might incriminate him.


    The prosecution witnesses have, so far, only been trying to play on emotions.

    Over 9 minutes Chauvin had his knee on Floyd's neck. That will convict him.

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    If a witness who can provide exculpatory evidence for the defense invokes the Fifth Amendment and refuses to testify, then I’m thinking this could be grounds for a dismissal of the case because it effectively strips the accused of his constitutional right to call witnesses on his behalf.

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    Quote Originally Posted by volsrock View Post
    If a witness who can provide exculpatory evidence for the defense invokes the Fifth Amendment and refuses to testify, then I’m thinking this could be grounds for a dismissal of the case because it effectively strips the accused of his constitutional right to call witnesses on his behalf.
    You should stop thinking. You could not be more wrong.

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    So what?

    Chauvin will either be properly convicted in court or made to disappear out of court.
    I've stopped worrying about him already.
    Don't blame me.
    I'm here in Massachusetts,
    but I have faith in the African American community in Minneapolis.
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    The defense needs to call him anyway so the jury can hear him invoke when they ask him about Floyd taking way to many drugs that day

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    Quote Originally Posted by volsrock View Post
    If a witness who can provide exculpatory evidence for the defense invokes the Fifth Amendment and refuses to testify, then I’m thinking this could be grounds for a dismissal of the case because it effectively strips the accused of his constitutional right to call witnesses on his behalf.
    Nope, it just puts a big sinker on their case.

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    Autopsy shows Floyd had 11 ng/ml fentanyl in his body. Note that 3 ng / mL will cause death

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    Quote Originally Posted by volsrock View Post
    If a witness who can provide exculpatory evidence for the defense invokes the Fifth Amendment and refuses to testify, then I’m thinking this could be grounds for a dismissal of the case because it effectively strips the accused of his constitutional right to call witnesses on his behalf.
    It's certainly not going to help the prosecution in the least.

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    Quote Originally Posted by volsrock View Post
    Autopsy shows Floyd had 11 ng/ml fentanyl in his body. Note that 3 ng / mL will cause death
    Not if someone is use to using the drug.

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    Quote Originally Posted by volsrock View Post
    If a witness who can provide exculpatory evidence for the defense invokes the Fifth Amendment and refuses to testify, then I’m thinking this could be grounds for a dismissal of the case because it effectively strips the accused of his constitutional right to call witnesses on his behalf.
    WTF?

    The testimony of the GF, paramedics and other witnesses is damning....as if the video of Derek killing Floyd wasn't enough.
    God bless America and those who defend our Constitution.

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    Hello Mr Floyds best friend

    Did Floyd take enough fentanyl to kill a horse that day....Hmm I plead the 5th

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    Quote Originally Posted by volsrock View Post
    Dear Mr Floyds best friend

    Did Floyd take enough fentanyl to kill a horse....Hmm I plead the 5th
    The friend isn't an EMT or the Coroner.

    Don't you hate cops now after 1/6?
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    Quote Originally Posted by volsrock View Post
    Dear Mr Floyds best friend

    Did Floyd take enough fentanyl to kill a horse....Hmm I plead the 5th
    Okay, let’s say Floyd was overdosing, that makes Chauvin look very guilty, because he kneeled on a man’s neck that was in obvious distress. That’s not a good look for Chauvin. Floyd’s behavior at no time warranted the extreme measures.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phantasmal View Post
    Not if someone is use to using the drug.
    LOL

    John Belushi was used to using drugs

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