The MSR recently had the opportunity to chat with attorney Jerry Blackwell, a key member of the State’s prosecution team against Derek Chauvin.
Derek Chauvin sentencing
Chauvin likely to do significant prison time
In my opinion, Cahill’s memo on the aggravating factors is a clear signal that the judge will depart upward.
Judge will consider longer sentence for Derek Chauvin due to ‘particular cruelty’ and other aggravating factors
Judge Peter Cahill will consider four aggravating factors when sentencing former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd.
