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Author: Mary F. Moriarty

Featured / Local / News

Government-sanctioned discrimination explains housing gap

August 28, 2021August 29, 2021 - by Mary F. Moriarty

According to the ‘Mapping Prejudice’ website, 78% of White families own homes in Minneapolis, compared to 25% of Black families.

Government-sanctioned discrimination explains housing gap Read More
Featured / Opinion

Police pursuits are inherently dangerous

July 14, 2021July 15, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

Until that technology evolves, the decision needs to be made whether to remove more discretion from police considering pursuit.

Police pursuits are inherently dangerous Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Featured

Chauvin’s sentencing not surprising, but there were unexpected, troubling moments

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

To see these uninformed and gratuitous conclusions in a sentencing memo is an indication that, although Chauvin was convicted, we have a long way to go in the criminal legal system.

Chauvin’s sentencing not surprising, but there were unexpected, troubling moments Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Featured

Chauvin likely to do significant prison time

June 23, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty - 1 Comment

In my opinion, Cahill’s memo on the aggravating factors is a clear signal that the judge will depart upward.

Chauvin likely to do significant prison time Read More
Opinion

The bail system: a look at how it works in Minnesota

June 14, 2021June 17, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

Money bail favors the wealthy, as well as serving to extract large amounts of non-refundable premiums from poor people.

The bail system: a look at how it works in Minnesota Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage

Chauvin prosecution: Will it be a model or aberration?

May 25, 2021April 12, 2022 - by Mary Moriarty

We may find out quickly whether the Chauvin trial will become the model for police killing cases because AG Ellison just accepted the prosecution of former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter, who shot and killed Duante Wright.

Chauvin prosecution: Will it be a model or aberration? Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Featured

The latest: from aggravating factors to federal indictments

May 17, 2021May 17, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

There’s been lots of developments in the trials of Derek Chauvin and the other three officers charged in George Floyd’s death. What does it all mean?

The latest: from aggravating factors to federal indictments Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage

A new trial for Chauvin is not likely to be granted—Here’s why

May 6, 2021May 10, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

Derek Chauvin’s defense recently filed a motion asking Judge Peter Cahill for a new trial. This is not an appeal, and it won’t be granted, but it is a preview …

A new trial for Chauvin is not likely to be granted—Here’s why Read More
Mary Moriarty
National / News

Withheld video of North Carolina police shooting leaves public in the dark

May 5, 2021May 6, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

If ever there was a situation where release of video was necessary to advance a compelling public interest, this is it.

Withheld video of North Carolina police shooting leaves public in the dark Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Featured

Chauvin conviction: the charges and sentencing considerations

April 26, 2021May 3, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty - 3 Comments.

Let’s break down the charges, the process going forward, and Derek Chauvin’s likely sentence.

Chauvin conviction: the charges and sentencing considerations Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Featured

Observations from a long, consequential trial

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

In my 31 years of experience as a public defender watching bodycam and listening to my clients, I know that his behavior is the product of a poisonous culture.

Observations from a long, consequential trial Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage

Morries Hall and the right not to incriminate yourself (Fifth Amendment)

April 8, 2021April 9, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

The most hotly contested issue in the Chauvin case will be the cause of death, and on that front, the potential testimony of Morries Hall could prove important.

Morries Hall and the right not to incriminate yourself (Fifth Amendment) Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage

Chauvin defense falls back on racist stereotypes

April 2, 2021April 3, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty - 3 Comments.

The defense cross-examination strategy seemed designed to goad Donald Williams into admitting he was angry. So what if he was?

Chauvin defense falls back on racist stereotypes Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Featured

Witness lists, cross-examinations, and ‘The Wire’

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

In my experience, you cannot underestimate the fear that overwhelms some witnesses, even though you have prepared them.

Witness lists, cross-examinations, and ‘The Wire’ Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage

The start of the Chauvin trial: jury instructions, opening arguments

March 25, 2021March 29, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

What to expect from the opening day of the Derek Chauvin trial.

The start of the Chauvin trial: jury instructions, opening arguments Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Featured / Local / News

More must be done to ensure diverse juries in Hennepin County

March 22, 2021March 24, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

Although they are aware that Hennepin’s Black population is underrepresented in the jury pool, they have done no research on why that might be the case.

More must be done to ensure diverse juries in Hennepin County Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Local / National / News

Juror #76: Black juror’s rejection reveals flaws in system

March 18, 2021March 24, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty - 3 Comments.

What the courts have never acknowledged is that you can’t easily separate race from lived experience.

Juror #76: Black juror’s rejection reveals flaws in system Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Featured / Local / News

Chauvin jury to weigh two sets of ‘facts’

March 14, 2021March 24, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty - 1 Comment

How the legislature chooses to define each crime is another reason why second-guessing the verdict can be unfair.

Chauvin jury to weigh two sets of ‘facts’ Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Local / News

Examination of the Batson challenge

March 11, 2021March 24, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

Those who were watching the Derek Chauvin jury selection this week heard the legal term ‘Baston,’ probably for the first time. 

Examination of the Batson challenge Read More
legal insights
Derek Chauvin Trial Coverage / Featured / Local / News

The jury selection process

March 7, 2021March 24, 2021 - by Mary Moriarty

The obvious concern is who in Hennepin County can be impartial when most of us have seen coverage of what happened to Mr. Floyd?

The jury selection process Read More

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