'Do Not Argue With The Court': Chauvin Trial Judge Warns Witness In Tense Exchange | NBC News NOW
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- Witness Genevieve Hansen has a tense exchange with the Derek Chauvin trial judge in which he warns her not to argue with the defense attorneys or the courts.
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'Do Not Argue With The Court': Chauvin Trial Judge Warns Witness In Tense Exchange | NBC News NOW
If a judge states “I will determine when your answer is done “isn’t he in fact controlling what you can and cannot say
and making sure everyone else watching knows that he is in control. Quite unprofessional imo, poor choice of words from the Judge there
He's in on it.
Its what happens in a police state run by a undeclared dictatorial government. The police become the judges and so called judges protect the police.
You mean like being a judge?
@@chriscanzanese5063 Its what happens in a police state run by a undeclared dictatorial government. The police become the judges and so called judges protect the police.
If that’s what you call a “tense exchange” don’t ever come around my house during thanksgiving with the game on.
😂
That’s funny
lol
Bruh
@mike 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
If this is a tense exchange, the court needs to come to my job, to see how the children speak to the teachers.
You’ve had seven months off I think you’re fine. Children talk to you the way they do because you don’t teach them anything but then you complain about how your job so hard while you have three months off every year and then with the Covid you had another seven months off. Don’t know you don’t care
This is about as wild as court gets. This is basically the judge screaming in her face. I know it doesn't look like it, but he's moments from holding her in contempt.
@@alexanderharris1980 Except good teachers lesson plan and work all through out the year even during summer break (which is meant more for the kids than the teachers) and teachers have been adapting to to remote learning as well as transitioning back to in class learning. If you think teachers are so bad though you could always home school your children in the case that you have children.
@@alexanderharris1980 it is NOT the teachers job to TEACH YOUR kids how to behave! That is the PARENTS job. Kids are in school to learn academics.
@@alexanderharris1980 whinge and whine are you. Let me guess - you are bad parents that shift their bad parenting problems on to others. You are aware it’s parents that are also meant to teach and indeed a child that can’t read or spell correctly is right at the parents feet. And no I’m not a teacher.
The judge was just practicing jurisprudence. What he was saying essentially was this: Don't volunteer information, BECAUSE, the opposing counsel will get that information through questioning instead of her volunteering testimony that may get suppressed. So the Judge stopped her from talking before Defense counsel could object, the Judge would have to sustain and the testimony might be thrown out. again, it's called JURISPRUDENCE
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Wrong
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You are sorta wrong as Nick says.
Of course testimony may get suppressed by the questioner if it's not responsive to the question,
but that's hardly the witness's concern, especially on cross.
As far as not volunteering information you're again technically wrong, since a witness on cross is gonna absolutely want to 'volunteer' (using your word) information.
Then again I was taken aback by the incivility of the Judge, though I'm from NYS, and the bits I've watched made me realize they do things strange up in Minnesota, like there's no such thing as 'objecting' to your own question, not once, not ever is it done in NYS. I'm pretty confidant stating as a fact you can't object to your own question, nor can you 'strike' information supplied in an answer if the question allows for the witness to give said information. Further, I was kind of shocked the way attorneys were speaking over witnesses, i.e. cutting them off, another no-no in NYS. I'm not referring to a witness who clearly is not responding to the question asked or supplying addt'l info after having answered the question. Things I don't recall happening in the above testimony.
@@steveholt5115 What's wrong? Explain.
This is why people hate to be witnesses or even do jury duty.
I agree with you,!
judge is probably going do be bribed with tax dollars.
Because they don’t know the rules ?
@@kjsytnmbcz003 Lol
why they did not protect the witness? This is ridiculous.
That judge was out of line.
"Ill decide when your answer is finished"
Ive got a bad feeling that Chauvin is gonna walk free.
If he does, he better get plastic surgery and run
You do know the judge doesn't have a say in the verdict right?
Most figured it was a foregone conclusion.
Why would it be a bad feeling? He clearly did not commit murder & it would be impossible for him to get a fair trial. It is literally a waste of time trying him.
I hope not.🤦♀️ He will have major issues if so
I hated being a witness for a man against his crazy ex wife for this reason. They wanted to shorten my answer which changed the narrative completely
They aren’t interested in the truth.
That's why there is a thing called direct questioning. The problem was that whomever directly asked you questions didn't ask he right questions and the opposing attorneys are not going to just allow you to blurt out whatever feelings you have.
@@privatecitizen1251 Yeah, but in the adversarial court of law system, the prosecutor will be the one to ask her other questions if the prosecution feels there was other information that that was not being told from her. In other words, it’s the prosecutor who is supposed to give her the opportunity to “finish her answer.”
That’s exactly my point
That’s why there is opposing counsel, to clean that up
She was finishing her answer. Ok . Understood. But the judge decides when her answer is finished? Then what good is it? Oh and gees that was intense.
Because she was giving her opinion on the fact when all she was supposed to answer what yes or no. Not try to make her argument
@@kstar1489 How is it in any way helpful, when a trained professional like the lawyer is allowed to steer a layperson - with dozens of attempts - into some misleading "gotcha" answer while having absolutely no other interest in the general issue? Context in oral communication matters a lot.
Witnesses should therefore be allowed to offer necessary context if they see how a simple "yes or no" answer (why is that nonsense even allowed? Asking a complex 30 word questions that is designed to mislead and then insisting on a yes or no answer - that's just silly) could be misinterpreted or how they might have left out some important detail. The judge should only intervene if the witness is drifting into moral judgment instead of discriptive sentences but everything else should be the risk of asking a witness that is not on your side.
Your court system looks designed to be abused by shady lawyers who know how to manipulate witnesses ...
The judge let her finish and the questioning to finish. She actually was out of line legally
Did not fit in withy what the Judge wanted.
@@Xul because that is the lawyers job.
This woman has to live with herself at the end of the day. I appreciate her standing strong and making sure the truth is told.
Truth yes. But most of what she is saying is opinion and judgement. They are not asking for her opinions.
@Roger Smith that’s you.
@Roger Smith the police officers are not executioners. you or Chauvin don't get to decide who lives and who doesn't.
@@allenblegen4088 opinions and judgements are methods used to create truth.
@@allenblegen4088 because she has relevant experience she is in fact there to give her opinion as well as eye witness testimony. The Judge did correctly state that clarification requests should come from Prosecution rather than her spontaneously doing so however i understand her need to do it and it's a risk i would take as a witness.
Judges have such huge egos. They think they are gods.
Exactly
Yes . I agree 💯
But they sure do know how to hide away from the public, so they don't have to get found on the streets.
Believe it or not I’ve dealt with some very humble and good ones. The bad ones stand out obviously. Wish there was a way to fire them.
This is why disbarring them is possible
I felt like he went overboard. She was obviously upset and was one of the main bystanders during the murder. Guess he didn’t get breakfast that morning
Low sugar levels
did you watch the whole interview and not just this clip? She had been doing this for most of the questions, and the judge had had enough. He was fair and impartial through the entire trial, I'd challenge you to find somewhere or a point in time that he wasn't.
It's the defense's job to rattle and impeach the prosecution's witnesses.
The judge was doing his duties properly. Just because he has to follow the process doesn't mean he's being over bearing.
Also, he was right in talking and explaining to her how legal procedures work
@@atcdude067 I bet you were bummed out by the verdict, huh racist?
Honest question. Do they give you a heads up on how to behave in court? Or as a witness? How was she supposed to know you're not supposed to elaborate your point or show emotion? I wouldn't have known that.
I'm not a fan of our justice system, much less so judges. I'm also someone who held protests for Floyd and other victims. That being said, the defense has a right to have their question and only their question answered. As the judge said, the prosecution can come back and cross examine if they need to.
Yes, also no one asked her to not show emotion wtf
@@infamousspade3845 no you went over the question. How are we to know what to or not to do in court? People just don't walk I'm court knowing how to be a witness or a juror.
@@PSALMSOFSONGS I see what you are saying, yes you are instructed to answer their questions. Regardless it is indisputable that we aren't informed enough on our legal processes. What I'm saying is she wasn't merely being emotional, she posed questions to the defense several times. Not asked for clarity, she directly asked a question, that is not her place, he'll for Floyd's sake that is not her place.
@@kstar1489 Yeah.
Why does the judge decide when the witness's answer is done?
Sometimes witnesses give information that wasn't asked for or try to avoid the question by giving an answer that wasn't asked for. Or they start stating opinions instead of giving facts the question asked for.
@@nightfighter7452 I understand he has to maintain order, yet in this case he seems to be showing a display of power that wasn't necessary. To be fair: I am still looking for the rest of the interchange leading to this clip
@@efransophoto i would say it is necessary, she is clearly a biased witness with an agenda.. she is meant to go in there and simply, answer the questions asked... she is not meant to volunteer information not requested, throughout her questioning, she like the martial artist guy were hostile to the defence lawyer... if they had any real credibility, they would just answer the questions yes or no and only explain things when asked to do so
@@bladesamah She’s the expert for emergency care...🙄
She kept answering questions by injecting superfluous information. Answers are to be limited to the scope of the question in court.
How could the judge say that it is up to him when the witness has finished their answer or not... That's such a weird thing to say..
Yea I thought that was a very odd remark to say the least 🤨
He wants that thug cop set free
@Billy Flores not really but maybe a republican judge...
Enter law school and find out.
That is cause you already have biased pre notions based on emotional propaganda and not facts. :)
That would have been the end of court for me. Don't ask me a question if I can't answer it.
Exactly..smh
You don't understand... she is supposed to answer a question in simple terms for the jury to interpret it. Not give her answer then her opinion or sarcasm as well. This is for fairness on both sides of the court.
@@alexanderhamilton4034 i have been in court plenty in my life. And been threatened with contempt of court. Don't ask me something if I can't give my answer.
@@marksmith6435 Then you need to learn to shut up and answer the questions asked. If you want to give your opinions, start a blog.
@@marksmith6435 She wasn't answering anything, and her attendance wasn't optional.
Yeah they be having the right ones cause I would not have been able to hold back a "well if I'm being asked a question then myself and myself only will know when my answer is done"
"I will decide when your answer is finished" Wow that's scary.
Yeah that was weird and he seemed argumentative
Maybe you should become a Judge, change the way thing are done.
Indeed... American "justice" in action...
@@rudybadass5520 Describe how a white judge scolding a white witness for breaking court protocol has anything to do with being a "supremist".
@@rudybadass5520 she wasn't asked her opinion...she was asked a question.
Blatant witness intimidation by the judge. Wtf?
Get a grip
That's not what that means.
Exactly...
The Judge has an agenda to pursue, and his "woke" puppet masters have told him the verdict they want. He will do everything he can to keep them happy, because it's not the job of the Courts to seek justice--it is their job to do the bidding of their puppet masters...
@@stereodreamer23 You guys are so stupid. It's a jury trial!
“ I will tell you when your answer is done”. ... ah yes justice
She was trying to be a smart Alec and the judge was having none of it
@@Kyle_Lurz No she was not, she was trying to give an honest reply, the judge simply didn't want to hear it.
@@nuclearguitar779 yes she was. There was no question posed and she kept talking. Anyone who knows anything knows you can’t do that in course. It was clear from her tone that she wasn’t happy about being questioned with out of context answers.
She just didn't want words being put in her mouth.
Welp, that’s what happens when you’re cross examined.
If this is the judge thats going to decide the case...theres a problem.
that's not how it works. there are jurors in the room. smfh
@@virtualmidwest3394 good. The jurors saw how the system works
You just don't understand how the criminal justice system works then...
You are one of the dumbest things on here. You think the judge decides? Go riot with the other idiots
The judge has some authorities over the case like sentencing delaying trial conversation time with prosecutors and individuals on the stand The jury votes the judge has jury selection influence things like that and Trump still hasn’t been arrested yet and many cops got away with foolishness so whatever the rules are the court systems and judges are trash
Think cops are corrupt?
US judges are more so.
Yep. Supreme Court judges get appointed for life..... They get to vote on the most important cases in the US. They can serve for several decades with no further vote or say from the people.
The justice system is more about politics than it is about justice.
SCARY!..
Yes! Oh they will all go out for drinks after the case is over. Judges & Lawyers are all shady.
.. they are all in each others back pockets...
When you stand for injustice, you will always fall from grace, at the end.
At that point im invoking the 5th and not answering ANY Questions. And is exactly what is wrong with the system. The jury should hear ALL evidence from both production and defense, and not be allowed to hide or purposely miss construe what a witness says by clever questioning. This is how innocent people end up in jail or guilty people end up walking.
Agreed if the person IS innocent. But Derek Chauvin IS/WAS/NEVER INNOCENT!!!!!
I was with you, but the Judge has a point. There's redirect. A witness isn't allowed to use their own bias to color their statements. It's about objective fact, not how you personally feel about the fact. Witnesses are called for specific reasons so if you're not called for your opinion, your opinion is irrelevant and can only be seen as you trying to influence the jury with your opinion.
That is the lawyer’s jobs, not the witness’s. There’s literally time for both sides to ask her questions and give arguments. It’s not her job to volunteer information for her own rhetoric
then move to north korea if you want those results
You can't invoke the fifth unless you're accused of a crime. 🙄
By the temperament of this judge, the officers will be found not guilty.
As he should be
judge does not decide that, the jury decides that judges decide sentencing
@@emoney7472why
@@djbillybool8173 the judge can declare a mistrial independent of the jury based on a multitudes of factors
Lol by the evidence and the body cam which basically played out like an episode of cops. I think a certain group will once again peacefully protest with molotovs
The judges response makes me think he’s bias.
The reason why he said that to her was because she was forcing others to listen to her additional opinion/story that was not asked for. After being stopped, she behaved immaturely as well. Court is not a drama show to fulfill your desires, it's a spoken process, and should be followed.
In court, the prosecutor may not WANT anymore to be said on each matter as it may be misleading to the jury.
Unwanted inputs can hurt the case and end up unjustly swaying the case in one direction, even backfiring on the witness's party. Whether you like it or not, that's law, and that's what it's been this entire time.
Rite 😱👀🤔
Biased*
ss slightly
He's in on it....
She said “are the cameras on?” as if her testimony depends on her viewers.
yeah that was weird
i thought she wanted a witness/ documentation of what was going on
She was asking because she wants them on record.
@@sarahadams5512 agreed
@@sarahadams5512 everything in a court is recorded. So if that's her reason it just makes her look dumb.
man that was intense. i was on the edge of my seat
Not guilty
Lol
"I will determined when your answer is done" excuse me but this gives him the power to control what she says like she swore an oath to tell the WHOLE truth, not the parts he lets her say
So you would prefer that a witness could keep talking as long as they want?
You are asked to tell the truth. It doesnt say tell the truth and then elaborate on your answer. The court decides if further explanation is needed is needed.
If courts allowed people to explain every answer to a yes or no question, no trial would ever get done.
That is an excellent point, she swore to tell the whole truth, not part of the truth. I would love for someone to use that line when a judge tries to shut them up before the answer is done.
Yes
She had clearly finished answering the question.... then she decided to say more... you can’t do that as a witness. Actually- this judge is being pretty lenient with all the witnesses answers considering it would be perfectly acceptable for the attorney to object to the witness’ answers stating they can only answer with “ a yes or a no”..... it’s very common for attorneys to ask mostly “ yes or no” questions.
Learn how trials work moron. Trust me, you don't know better than the judge and all the lawyers on this case. The other side didn't even have a problem with this.
She did NOTHING wrong IMHO and definitely didn't argue with ANYONE! The judge was out of line in this case!
The judge is a jerk! She was answering. She was not arguing. He obviously didn't want her to elaborate.
Judge seems to be offended, its like he dislikes her answer itself more than her answering
She gave her opinion, you don't give your opinion. Just answer yes or no. If I was the judge, I would have said the same thing
You obviously didn’t watch the full video. Just like you didn’t watch the full video of Floyd’s drug overdose death. Stop depending on small clip of narrative for facts bro. And smartie mouth was avoiding questions deflecting it back to the defense lawyer with a attitude.
@@is0sceles Ikr they think they know more than the judge. Sickening
When you see a crime scene, people tends to get out and pretend did not see anything, not giving opportunities for questions, because then in the future they will call you in court to be a witness BY FORCE. It's sad we can't help the victims because judicial system just kills our dignity and safety.
It's a tough dilemma because without compelling witnesses (especially for the defense), justice may not be served. Somebody has to be protected, and in general I think the defendant has more to lose than a witness.
Relax and answer the questions truthfully regardless of your bias. The defense and prosecutor will take turns and will highlight what needs to be seen by the jury. Otherwise you get your testimony impeached and we as a society loose.
People want to stop crime by volunteering.
Omg so I watched the body cam of the reaction of the witness and I can see why this woman is stressed because she was the one who witnessed it all from when Derek stopped breathing. These people are obviously tramautized because they witnessed somebody dying in front of them
You realise we have 7 billion on this planet and all them will die at some point - many in front of others.
She should've chosen another profession if that's a problem. Btw, when did Derek stop breathing?
Derek is the police officer who made it so George Floyd stopped breathing just so you know. Fortunately for Derek he still has the luxury to keep breathing right now yet he took that option away from someone else
She should try a different profession then. It's literally HER JOB to see other people dying in front of them. Her job isn't to be a full blown Karen, but she does it well
I like how you all forgot George Floyd's name because now recently you've been hearing about Derek Chauvin.
Wait when did she argue, I click thinking this woman cursed everyone out, the judge likes cops apparently.
She didn't "argue" at all. Just offered extra information that apparently wasn't, in the judges mind, appropriate. IMO, he was harsh given what she's been through. She was clearly nervous / stressed. I would have gritted my teeth and replied, "crystal", when the judge asked if it was clear. Jerk.
Everettel,
They only want you to answer a yes or a no. She wasn't supposed to volunteer information, when she said he seemed small ,then added because they were on top of him,the judge didn't like that. You don't give your opinion.
Yep!!!!
He talked to her like he was reprimanding a child. I guess she interrupted a bit, but what an overreaction! As a woman who has gotten negative feedback for speaking her mind, I very much doubt he would have reacted like that if she had been a man.
@@GroovyFeminist you're 100% right
“I will determine when your answer is done.” What!?
Yeah. In the courtroom, judges don’t like to be talked over by anyone, especially witnesses or lawyers. It’s just how it is.
Yes because she was adding details & embellishing her answer which you are not allowed to do during cross examination! Not only is it against the rules (which witnesses are made aware of before the trial begins) but it does the prosecution no favors because it makes her look like a biased witness
@@justtryme2020 “with 3 grown men on top of him, he looked frail” is hardly adding any details. In the video you can see exactly what she’s talking about. It’s not to any bodies suprise 3 men were on top of him, nor is it a new detail that he died with 3 men on top of him.
@@theusa4052 True
If only he had been in prison where he belonged none of this would have happened.
PSA: Dont do this in court folks. If a lawyer asks you questions in court.. answer yes or no. If you need to elaborate just ask the judge if you can state your reason for your answer. He will normally allow it it if you ask. That's how court works. You're welcome. 😉
And call the judge -"SIR", and not behave in a petulant teenage manner, except if you are a petulant teenager.
@Pete Savoy Just what I was thinking... the "are we clear?" made my blood boil.
@Pete Savoy Absolutely. She's a professional...she needs to behave like one. She never said 'your honor' or 'sir' once, just "Ok" and then doesn't clue into the fact, that you don't argue with the court, ie: the presiding judge, but continues on, contradicting the Judge and giving away a contradicting testimony, after she had already finished. It was an innocent mistake, but a naive one, given her status.
You don't do that in a court of law, and she got a hard lesson. Judges expect absolute compliance with what they are saying to a witness. That's part of jurisprudence, whether you like it or not. She learned a lesson and won't do it again, which is the whole point... she wasn't hurt or lost her life, she just learned the correct way to address the bench.
@Pete Savoy Yes, for anyone badgering the attorneys and not following direction. Especially those who snipe at the judge as this witness did! An ignorant, self important witness does not control the court and when one tries, the judge has to step in.
@WORMINYA Nah, he's just one of those misguided sjw's😂😂😂😂
Since when was she arguing?
The judge is going to do everything in his power to make this a MISTRIAL
I doubt you understand what constitutes a mistrial. Lol.
I think the judge is doing everything in his power to prevent a mistrial ...
@@LouHillierPsych That's because you're intelligent and obviously understood what took place there.
I think the judge needs to go new judge he wouldn't have talked to me in that tone I would have checked him on point
@@debrahfisher22 And you would have been in jail for contempt, immediately. People that can't control their emotions don't last long in court.
"I will determine when your answer is done."
Ladies and Gentlemen, the American Justice System.
That's how it works, both sides are making their case. Hence Defense and Prosecution.. Leave your bias at elsewhere.
Yes. Corporate law in action
That's how it's supposed to work. As a witness you're supposed to answer the question you are asked and that's it. It's up to the lawyers to ask the right questions for their side. The more you speak "out of turn" could lead to you being held in contempt or having your answers struck from the record. The bottom line is that the lawyers need to do their jobs and the judge is trying to ensure the happens while keeping the witness and their testimony
A FAILED NON JUSTICE SYSTEM
So answering completely is baised? This judge is a man not a God. How does he know the contents of anyones mind to determine when they are done. If the rules contradict the oath your sworn to then ....WHAT?
When your "Stop mansplaining" card is declined
"I was just finish...."
"B-but I was just...."
"B-b-but...."
This is gonna go straight to her blog, with a title like " are we under a tyran patriarchate still in 2021 ?"
Dude - no need to scold. Message coulda been conveyed with respect.
She needed that. Some folks always think they know best. She nodded her head continually as the judge spoke to her but I bet it went in one ear and out the other!
The message was already conveyed though
Who else came here for the comments 🙋
One wouldn't really be able to make sense of the comments without first watching the video.
@@otisdylan9532 boo hoo😭stfuppppp
Yes. I am in the comment section for the comments 🤦♂️🤦
@@multigiant007 Well clearly, you don’t understand civil procedure then
I love how you have to swear to tell the whole truth, but then you're brow-beaten into not doing so.
Perfect comment!!
@@bangitsmom6855 not really, have you guys never seen a trial?
You have to tell the truth according to what questions you are being asked and regarding what counsel is requesting of you. I'm not disagreeing with you I think it is ridiculous frankly she wasn't out of line IMO but I'm not a judge. Honestly that is the whole point of being examined and then cross-examined. It's the defense attorney's job to discredit you as a witness.
I fundamentally agree with what you're saying but that's kinda the whole point of having a prosecution strategy and a defense strategy.
He didnt ask her what she thought now he asked her what she thought at the time showing the jury she was not seing clearly in the moment and the fact that she thought the guy was so small when he was over 6 feet shows that. By saying she knows that she was wrong and knows that now dilutes the question and nullifies the point defence is trying to make.
@@smittyjohnson5279: The people in these comments are incredibly stupid. They don't even understand simple concepts of a trial when someone explains it to them.
These witnesses have PTSD of seeing a person get murdered in front of their eyes
He just told her I tell you when your answer is done. Take that to Supreme Court
Lmao that's not how that works, you are not allowed to add passed the initial question without one of the attorneys prompting to, reason is you can add opinionated things to an argument without meaning to that could possibly sway the a jury, whether for good or bad, thenjudge is suppose to stop her when an attorney says just the answer this part of the question. It is up to the other attorney whether to cross examine and determine if any further questioning on their part would be good or bad for their case
That’s what I was thinking. 🤔 Too many big egos, then the judge always gets to pull that “I’m the judge Trump card. Lol
@@jeanettethomas3757 trump lives rent free in your head
no ..as he pointed out - it is the job of the prosecution to re-examine and fill in all the bits they consider important and until then missed out.. prosecution will already know this lady's story inside out..
True enough and it kinda make since but how are you to defend your self verbally or explain more clearly your side when they “already know her story” it defeats the purpose of even having a witness when everybody in that court work with each other it’s more of a okay let’s get these over with type of thing to me
Me waiting to see the "arguing" : 👁️👄👁️
@Chin 😮
It started when he started lecturing her about what she could say.
it's a courtroom you dolt, not a place for her to get sassy and backchat.
That's what I'm trying to figure out. I didn't hear her arguing with the attorney. He is trying twist her statement to make it seem like she is not a credible witness. She cleared it up by stating, he looked slim because he had 3 grown men on top of him. The judge is trying to help Chauvin is all that is.
@Jewbro Afrodude Don't need to. I been watching the entire trial on tv for the past 4 days. That defense attorney was trying to twist the statement she made around to discredit her. She was just making it clear why she described Floyd as a slim man.
This is the reasons why no one want to be witness in the court.
Well said.
I don't want anything to do with the court. They treat you like a prisoner. A big game for lawyers
Thought that was just me.
I think just the simple fact you have to call a judge “your honor” is incredibly stupid. And then the judge yelling at her for “finishing her answer”... “ I will determine when your answer is done” that sounds insane
Because you can't change you story later when you realize it makes your side look bad? Lmao
If you swear to tell the “whole truth,” but are prevented from doing so, are you liable?
whole truth? Whole point is you do not lie. You do not add your own "input" that is for the counsel and jurors to do. You answer the question and thats it.
You can't be liable for something you don't say. Also you can't just say what you want in court. People otherwise would just be sharing their biased views and information and justice would rarely be done
@@MuiKaHo “Whole truth” refers to completeness, not veracity. If I am asked a question and promised to provide a complete answer, then I should be permitted to provide that answer. “At the time, yes,” is a more complete truth than “yes.” It does not add any bias or subjective input. In fact “yes” can appear to be deceitful if timing is important.
Tense? Ha. How do you think she felt? Not being able to help :-(
The judge sound like he would of put a knee on George’s neck as well
On her too
Exactly. Our judicial system is a complete mess. These so called people of "authority" think they're above the law and can act how ever they want. This judge is already showing his real arrogant ways. Sad indeed.
I’ve watched all of the jury selection videos and all the videos the trial thus far. This judge has been exceptionally fair so far.
You will never reach the heights of a judge, so you'd never understand how it works. They run the court. When they tell you to be quiet, you be quiet.
@@DIVISIONINCISION I don't need to reach the height of this arragant judge and latching out on a witness who didn't do anything wrong. There is such a thing called freedom of speech and I'd be damned if I was called into a courtroom to testify to what transpired and wasn't able to tell my side of the story. Good luck with trying to keep a strong woman quiet or act like you're God. That kinda "height" doesn't come by status, it comes by strength.
They make you swear to tell the WHOLE TRUTH but then they will not let you finish your answer and specifically you are not allowed to volunteer any information, even if it is the truth. Then please change the oath that people are made to take
Exactly! OR just plead the fifth and stop cooperating with the corruption displayed in the courtroom today.
Those rules are meant to get yes or no answers. On cross examination you are attacking testimony to test truthfulness and accuracy.
If the testimony is indeed true and accurate: it will hold up on cross examination as well as redirect.
You may finish the answer that she was wrong and didn't tell the truth
The whole truth is the whole truth of the information requested... How hard is that to understand. If someone asks you what you had for breakfast yesterday, you don't also need to tell what you had for lunch and dinner, it's the truth but it wasn't asked for.
@@harisadu8998 ..it was even less than a minute and it was what she witnessed.. are you afraid to know the truth?!? 😳
Contempt of court, often referred to simply as "contempt", is the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful toward a court of law and its officers in the form of behavior that opposes or defies the authority, justice and dignity of the court.
What lawyers do is they tell you to answer the question but when you try to give a solid detailed answer they say don't volunteer information but when you give a brief answer they want more or you're not being detailed enough.
They want to hear what they want to hear, it's all convenience.
No, you answer the question. This was a direct clear yes or know. They didn’t ask how she felt now, they asked what she said then. She was giving irrelevant information, not more detail.
@@kstar1489 It´s true that the judge pretty much can decide what the witness is allowed or not allowed to say in court, but we should always remember that the judge can not decide what a witness SHOULD say. Thus: No witness can be forced to simply reply "yes" or "no" to questions, not even when such questions are percieved by the court to be "simple yes-or-no-questions". A clever witness can avoid it: "I can repeat what I said / what I witnessed".
Have been witness twice I will never do it again they make you feel as if you are the CRIMINAL.
Feelings don't dictate logic. It sucks, but your feelings are irrelevant to the court of law. That's why you need to answer honestly. If you don't, you sound like this gal. Actions speak louder than words, and that's the point of a trial.
at the end of the day they don't want you to taint the jury they don't want you to say something that they weren't supposed to know because it's been decided that they're not supposed to know that thing because it would be a confounding factor.
That is exactly what that judge did! The EMT did amazing though!!! I know how it is when others try and make good people look bad like these lawyers are trying to do but they are the ones defending a freakin murder. So unblieveable!!!
I would never be a witness, a juror or give a statement to police for any reason whatsoever. They hate us all not in law enforcement anyway so there's that.
@@ashleyturner7654 It's their job to defend people convicted of murder. Its called a fair trail. If you were convicted of a crime, would you want a solicitor? I think you would.
Remember, she witness a man die, and it was within her capability to bring him aid. That is Trauma speaking!
@@calvinsmyth she is a human unlike you
She was not on duty at the time she was just another regular person in the crowd. Police were not going to let some one they dont know anywhere close to the suspect. Plus the officers had already called for medical assistance anyway. Did any of you actually watch it?
@@calvinsmyth lol
@@calvinsmyth hey, if I’m ever in a crash and a qualified medical professional wants to assist me please let them through. Thanks
@@fender892 Better yet, when you come to the ER, I'll let an EMT call the shots, but just for you.
and suddenly everybody is a legal expert advisor
If that's whom you call a JUDGE and the things he uttered as LEGAL 🤦🤦, then for sure everybody else other than that so called judge is a legal expert advisor. 😂😂
You know the prosecutors get scared when they object to a question that makes their witness look bad. Lol
that is how court works, yes
How much of this trial did you watch? There were objections being raised by both sides quite frequently. And, as, G Im said, “that is how court works, yes.”
I will determine when your answer is done...... Wow, just wow.
Awful
right! LIKE WooooooooooowwwwW. wwwwooooowwweeee. boi!
...top tier legal minds up in here. It's almost like he is there to moderate and judge, or something. But nah you're right. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWW, just wow. HOL UP. JUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT WOW.
Yikeserino - I can't even! Lots to unpack here.
These witnesses need to be careful with their feelings and their testimonies, they just need to stick to the script or they can blow this case towards the defense and that will hurt very very bad.
Im starting to view judges the same way i view world economic forum/central banks- Low skill/high esteem racists from the segregation era whom enjoy wearing blacks robes and spankin each other during pep-talk meets on "what to lie about or ignore".
So, he directed her to answer the question, she pointed out that she was trying to answer the question but got cut off, and the judge accused her of "arguing with the court." Did I get that right? I hope not.
She answered then jumped to what the assumed the attorney was going to ask next and panic discredited her own report and the validity of her testimony. Judge could’ve been trying to keep to procedure for the integrity of the court and/or her from committing perjury.
@@rosscoeradio3741 To me it seemed more like she was adding to her answer in an attempt to rebut the framing of the prosecuting attorney's question which was clearly to discredit her testimony. Not her job, I know, but the judge was needlessly vituperative.
No, you only watched 3 minutes of an hour-and-a-half cross examination
You got it right. Sadly. This is not looking good
@Sharon Young what you just stated makes absolutely no sense.
When will this trial be done?
lmao she doing him a favor of just being there and they get disrespectful i woulda walked out right there
she's subpoenaed, she has to be there by law
@@randomcheese1719
Yep, her name isn’t Hillary Rodham Clinton
@@750nut Hillary testified in person many times. You know Trump never had the guts to though.
@Seymore Buddz she wasn't found guilty, she wasn't tried. Stop lying, Russian bot.
If that isn’t the most corrupt thing ever idk what is. “ your answer will be determined by me “
You are a moron
He said *when* her answer is finished is determined by him. Not the answer itself.
@@jackier5687 you made no sense
@@Twistytowertowercrane how? The time her answer is finished is determined by him. Not the substance of her answer.
@@jackier5687 english isn’t a first language for you is it?
This judge on a power trip, I say when your answer is finished 🤦🏾♂️
She added info that was not asked!
He’s doing his job.
fr
The Bible spoke of them
@@Koki-hc3mw he wasn't doing his job. That's why he's about to be locked up for life.
Just look at the full video somewhere else. You will understand why the Judge was riled up.
The judge was riled up because the witness was making his fellow racist Republican look bad.
@@The1980Philip you are clueless
Love this woman
She's one not to be messed with
Judges receive way too much respect for what they actually are
So do cops.
You mean power
True to a point. My grand father was elected county judge. He was a JP but not a atty, JD ⚖. Indiana County PA. He was a stand up guy. I was arrested by Orlando.gov 🚔 in 2012. The case was a scam & the police lied. The judge in my hearing was a nitwit. She even reviewed the data & KNEW the court case was flawed but made crass insults at me anyways. My case was later thrown out when my public defender told the SAO the police lied.
You're right all they are is glorified referees
A guy in a dress with a powertrip. " i don't like that you are still talking, stop talking" to witness of a murder. Let her give any and all info she has. Unless he working with the defense i dont see how it was up to the him to make the witness stop talking. If im a witness at a murder trial i didn't know i would be restricted by the judge on what i could recall and tell the jury. Seems like a bias judge to me.
P.S. Soooo many people in these comments who did not watch this testimony nor cross examination.
You’re all acting as if a tiny clip tells the entire story.
Instead, you just look foolish. Because had any of these commenters watched the entire testimony, you’d know that she had an attitude with the defense attorney from the moment she sat down - while acting as nice as could be with the prosecutors.
Testimony is meant to be just that, testimony. You’re supposed to recount what you saw - without bias towards the subject.
Equally so, a firefighter is obviously going to have additional expectations of professionalism while in court.
Don’t want to? Don’t be one.
She has a book deal
Too much broken in our system to determine who is or isn't
It’s easy to claim it’s “broken” when you just simply don’t like the outcomes.
Way to treat a witness and an esteemed public servant, Your Horror! Is that the way he speaks to cops on the stand, I doubt it.
I think he did that cause she's a woman.
He did that because she was being argumentative. There was no more to it than that.
@Roger Smith by you being so triggered by such feminist accusation, she/he is probably right. 🙃
The radical left dreams of a society where you don’t dare even disagree with someone for any reason whatsoever if you are a white male. They somehow think it will make society better.
I watched her full testimony. She was pushing it with the attitude and implicit speach, as have other witnesses for the prosecution before her. This is a very emotionally charged case that is being witnessed in real time by millions upon millions of people all over the world. It's imperative that this trial be as orderly and by the book as possible. That doesn't happen when witnesses take it upon themselves to do the jury's job and essentially espouse a guilty verdict from the witness chair.
The sad thing is almost every judge is like this
The judge did the right thing...
That’s because it’s his courtroom and that’s that! Seems like u are familiar with courts... it’s not sad it’s law and order!!! MAGA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@johnsiedlitzki8381
You just said MAGA. sadness is now inevitable .
Are you serious? I'm done, I don't ever want to go to Court again, because if you are allowed to mistreat people because you have a title as a Judge, it's just wrong and if you can just speak to people any kind of way, I just don't agree. I can't get myself to accept that type of treatment and I don't believe anyone should have too, I believe in respect and logic and equality. You can get a point across without abuse of power. If someone gets offended and defend oneself then they have to be in Contempt of Court and may have never been in trouble a day in their life. Nobody can tell me that All Judges are professional and polite, because they aren't, they should have someone to answer too when they violate Judicial rules, like any other job has rules and regulations to abide, by, they shouldn't be exempt.
@@sanaedillard6659 Believe it or not she can get in serious trouble with the court as a witness. The judge is doing her a favor by telling her to only answer what is asked.
We're all judging her for "arguing" but you try answering a leading question without providing additional information.
It’s not leading to point out she lied and then she gets pissy because she knows she got caught.
She will have the opportunity to provide any additional information during re-direct, should the prosecution feel the need for her to do so. Look it up….
the judge really took nothing and turned it into an unnecessary power trip.
No- not at all, she was totally out of line from the gate. This clip is out of context.
He was preventing a mistrial from being invoked.
So let me get this straight, she's not able to finish her answer and when she protested against it, the judge said "dOnT aRgUe wItH tHe cOuRt". Wtf🙄🤦
Fix is in it’s so obvious
That "additional information" was irrelevant to the question...
Not trying to be rude but you don't know how Court operates. What you said is a political mischaracterization. If this is what you believe and refuse to correct your thinking then you would be living in ignorance.
@@pixel5341 Who are you? A lawyer? A judge?
@Rob Ranieri And let the defense misled you, okay Einstein.
Seem like Chauvin might win the case with this judge in place. 🤡
He's actually given a lot to the prosecution, but overall seems like he really tries to be impartial
Hopefully the Jury can see through this bs.
It sounds like most people won't be happy with a fair trial, they want a public lynching based on their feelings...
@@williamhufnagel8790 It sounds fair to me
I wouldnt be so sure, this judge has already been in trouble involving this case.
Even if the Judge was correct in asking her to only answer the questions asked of her, I don't see why he had to be so mean about it. Seems like a power trip.
for real his tone grossed me out mad hard
gives you an Idea where the Shitshow attitudes come from.TRICKLE, DOWN FROM THE BENCH. GEZZ WHAT A /&%@.
her entire tone with the defense attorney was kinda like that to, she at one point wouldnt even answer just yes or no....
That’s why i see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil!
Man if this judge has his way that cop is walking out of that court room
I totally agree with you!
And into the hands of public repercussions... This is a brave new world we live in. 😬
@@quanblackman625 He should be removed from this case and sanctioned by The American Bar Association immediately!!
"I will determine when your answer is done" wow worst judge ever, sure isn't bias.
There’s literally no bias towards either side in that statement.
And you have what kind of experience in courtrooms to back up your comment?
@@SusanBame you don’t need courtroom experience to learn how to identify and filter bias. But if it helps your narrative I’ve watched a lot of Law & Order.
Omg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@danielchilton5400 lol, I watch TV so I would know everything
Judge has zero sympathy for what she's witnessed and going thru. Degrading her was out of line, pull her aside and ask her kindly. She deserves respect especially given the fact that she helps save lives.
The court deserves respect as they are seeking justice in murder... wow 👏
She had been asked kindly , the first time she did it. She was gradually asked more and more tensely, but she kept doing it. Finally at this moment, after giving her so many warnings, she was straight off chastised . Watch the full trial of this day, to see what happened
Pull her aside 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 He’s a Judge not her babyfather
@@roncarter3898 my point exactly 💯
@@nannou1 More importantly, she was warned more kindly and politely several times before the judge finally did this because she kept doing it.
That was the most uncredible preposterous “witness” I’ve ever seen. I’ve also seen folks get slapped with contempt for less.
Totally biased witness. Hostile witness
Yeah that judge displayed a lot of grace on her. Had I been the judge, she would have been slapped with contempt and spend 30 days in jail!
I don't get it. What was wrong with what she said?
@@maya-parisan I mean no offense but it’s people like you who often have a strong opinion and very little understanding of these matters.
She was a material witness who was clearly hostile to the defense and was trying to give her personal biased opinion.
@@maya-parisan Butt hurt people who sympathize with Chauvin are the ones who are hurt over her answers
I think the judge should have had a different tone when addressing witnesses. They are scared and nervous and not arguing with the court. His sternness is going to make the following witnesses scared in answering questions. He needs to make the witnesses feel comfortable. He does not know if witnesses have medical diagnosis such as anxiety, bipolar, hyper manic, social phobia and so on. They are under worldwide stress to have a judge accuse them of arguing with him. Judge please chill
Exactly, it will cause people to become MIA
Pamela..
That's what the judge wants,so he can call it a mistrial .
It will end up.like th O.J. trial.
Hes bought already. most likely with tax money. The cops just dont want to lose any cases at all they will do and pay what it takes.
Judge is showing the whole world he is biased, unprofessional, belligerent and hostile.
Yeah, I'm done commenting after someone just responded F your feelings. Who says that? With the things thats going on in the world today, I think feelings should matter, this is why I don't do Social Media. So I am done. Peace
I thought he said the cameras were off. This judge wants this officer to walk.
No, he removed the jury from the courtroom before he reprimanded her. She asked if they were still on the record. He said yes. Ergo the cameras continued to roll. Judge was a jerk.
I thought you folks claimed to be the intelligent ones.
@@longwayaround7767 the judge was a jerk? But you think it was ok for this arrogant witness to argue with the judge when he tells her to stop talking and not add more that the question is being asked? She isn’t there to persuade the jury to convict. She is there to give the facts asked of her and “ nothing but the FACTs”.
For the record she is very naïve and uneducated when it comes to a lot of the policy and procedure she is trying to get people to Think she knows how things work. Her interpretation of what is normal and abnormal is way off base. And the attorney did not ask her opinions on that stuff he asked her yes no question. So shut up stop arguing to the judge and answer the questions like you’re asked. Period
When the defense lawyers know that is going to be more than few words for an answer, they cut the witnesses and say no more questions. Look at the judge, she wasn’t arguing with no body, she just was given the rest of the answer,
This judge wants a fair trial. He has been very fair and impartial.
Not the truth as YOU see it Mr “I’m telling you the truth”
You can tell that those going after the judge here in the comments didn’t watch her whole line of questioning. The judge HAD to intervene because of her demeanor towards defense. She was extremely unprofessional and combative. In my opinion, for an EMT to act this way in court, whether she was one duty or not during what she witnessed, I would have terminated her position for the unprofessionalism she showed in court. Her clear bias was frankly disturbing between the prosecutions line of questioning compared to the defense. That’s why the judge got after her.
Man shut up
That's a typical Republican comment
@@mikem2179 Your reply is a typical character attack by leftists.
A witness cannot show bias towards another side, argue with a questioner, nor ask questions or question evidence. Do not divulge information beyond what is asked. If I asked you what color was the car? You should only say it was red and nothing more
She was finishing her answer, and the judge admitted he wanted leading questions and half answers
@@mikem2179 The judge had to intervene or the defense could have requested a mistrial and it would've been a waste of everyone's time. The judge was no fan of Chauvin's, which you can tell by sentencing. But it was the judge's job to make sure this woman didn't ruin the whole thing for the prosecution.
The more someone tells me to shut up the louder I speak. I would've been thrown out 😂😂
Good for you.
Lookout we got a badass over here.
You’d pee in your diapers, kid.
You mean you would have been thrown in jail for contempt. Lol
how impressive you cant control yourself. your mom must be proud
Imagine bragging about that... yikes
She should hire an attorney to accompany her to court te the next day, "I will determine when your answer is finished ", good thing it was recorded, sue him for intimidation!
What did he do that she could possibly sue him for? Being mean? 😂
Listen sunshine, you’re dumb
Grow up
Lol, you watch too much Matlock!
@KCBOBX so you don’t think that was out of line from the judge?
U can tell what side the judge is on real quick
how so? by warning her to stick to the rules of the court? ....
I said this yesterday. His tone & actions are very questionable.
@@bladesamah they only turn into Karen’s about the rules when they want the other side to win by applying them to the side that they want to lose. I’ve seen it myself. And yes, they can get away with it since the law allows judges to be tyrannical.
the judge allowed 2 people who hate the cops (the MMA guy and the EMT) to be expert witnesses. what side is he on really
Do we know how soon they will come to a verdict ?
I watched her full testimony which is about 30 minutes, and she is considered a "combative witness". Those that don't see her as one, don't know how the court is ran. The majority of the witness' in this case I would not consider combative.
I want to give that woman a shout out for keeping her cool when she did nothing but answer the question. It seems like the judge doesn’t want to hear the story
Yep!
exactly.
He doesn’t want her to appear to have a bias.
Everybody’s being watched here and everybody needs to do their job.
You obviously don't know how court works.
Yep
She was extremely confident in her testimony. I don't know if everyone saw the whole thing, she was great and real. The witnesses were not letting anyone change their minds on anything, they saw what they saw and the bystanders did nothing wrong.
@Ima White yeah it’s on VIDEO do you live in the stone ages
She should be fired from her firefighting job for obstructing the police. She and the crowd didn't help Floyd one bit.
So George was selling coke, meth and heroin in the name of God?
@Ima White she explained she couldn't see him clearly due to three grown men on him, obstructing her view. From her perspective, Floyd was in distress and likely frail. Moreover, had the victim been white, the testimony would have been used to strengthen the plight of the victim. Disgusting!
@@tommymurray7023 ..and that means what? He should've been killed by a person who's supposed to protect the public..all over an *alleged"..counterfeit bill....stop the madness
I will decide when your answer in finished? That is messed up
I didn't see the full context but that judge seemed like an arrogant so and so. Surely she's as entitled to answer the questions as the lawyers are to ask them.
That judge, wow. He's mad cause she said she wasn't finished with her answer. I'll decide when your finished, sounds quite biased to me. Good thing there's a jury
Exactly, he was completely rude to her, she didn't do nothing wrong and now she has to be spoken down to by the Judge, I just don't agree with that, and I probably wouldn't show up and for the first time in life be put in jail for contempt, because would feel like I'm being spoken down to and disrespected and treated like an ant on the ground. She was very calm in Court.
@Jussi West I'm sorry you have microscopic genitalia so much so that you have to rely on the "appeal to authority" logical fallacy. Hope it makes you feel safe and secure snowflake
He did that for the benefit of ALL those who DON'T KNOW HOW TO, OR REFUSE TO, PLAY BY THE RULES . . . AND IN THIS CASE, THE RULES OF THE COURT!!!!!
@Jussi West WTF is this?! Why is he saying that to her? Obviously, this is corrupt....
How could you ever expect a fair trial when the judge and everyone supposed to protect you from that person is thier friend/coworkers? Pleaaaaaaaase! Do you know how long they took too carefully select every single jury member of their liking....Give me a break. There is no JUSTICE. He got out on bail he looks clean and rested. Meanwhile, they love to make fun of black people that come out in orange jumpsuits and shackles with their braids undone in messy half-afros..
He's been bias the whole time. He's probably hmmm.
After seeing this I don't want to be witness in court ever
If you ever are, just answer the questions and don't display attitude during cross examination (which is an important part of the legal system) and this won't happen to you.
Why? Because you will have to follow instructions?
just don't act like this girl (like she doesn't have time to be here), and you won't have a problem. No body else had an issue except her
It’s really hard to watch! He was begging for his life even before they put him on the ground! He knew he was going to die at the hands(knee) of the those cops that day!🥲🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️😌
maybe just dont be a witness with an attitude
How can you be a witness if a crooked Judge TRY to silence your honest opinion. When it is OUR RIGHT to speak freely and have our freedom of speech no matter where we at! We are on the land of American soil so therefore we shall speak freely even to a question that is directed.
The judge was preventing either side from invoking a mistrial...
When an medic shows up in uniform... you know they mean business... its just she wasn't on duty or even a medic in the case... the apeal to Pathos is disturbing- mainly because it was about HER not about George Floyed... this judge saved this case from a total tangent that could go anywhere. She should be ineligible to wear a uniform until she demonstrates a basic matter of reasonable conduct in the room.
that is the reason why i get out of jury duty, and it's easy...when I am asked ''are you familiar with the statute of limitations?'' I say ''yes, it's on Liberty Island''
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That’s the kind of answer you give when you WANT to get selected as a juror. The lawyers for the defense and prosecution jointly select the jurors from the jury pool. Lawyers typically don’t want people who know the law on the jury. That way, they can be manipulated by emotion or “good sounding” arguments which in reality are poor. Goes for both the defense and prosecution.
@@gaspi101 Exactly
And you are american.
LMAO
The lawyers get to manipulate the witnesses, but the witnesses do not get to fight back. The court's hostility toward the prosecution's witnesses is palpable.
The whole truth, and nothing but the truth...
Correct. Because it’s the prosecutor’s job to ask her the questions that will promote their side - as does the defense. It’s ironic because the defense representative seemingly had kept his cool even with a relatively hostile witness. She answers his questions as directed, you don’t answer the way you want.
She has an attitude, the prosecution will not like that she has antagonised the judge .
the whole system is corrupt af
No she was arrogant. The State will indeed have a problem with the way she was back talking the judge. She did not make a good witness. A good witness keeps their emotions in check. Other than that, you look like you have a motive. The jury watches everything.
So much for a trial being a "search for the truth". You would never know that based on this exchange.
@southernbreedhonky. I’m over here in stitches. Your comment is so original.