

Ep. 1506 - Why Derek Chauvin Deserves a New Trial (And Will Win It)
Dec 19, 2024
Derek Chauvin's legal team is seeking a new trial, with arguments suggesting a potential acquittal if successful. The podcast also highlights the porn industry's drastic measures against Florida's age verification law. Meanwhile, San Francisco's new fat acceptance czar argues against the 'fatphobic' request for smaller cake portions, shedding light on societal attitudes toward body image. The discussion also touches on the complex nature of wokeness and the fascinating mindset of flat earthers, revealing how belief can be influenced by social pressure and selective reasoning.
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Chauvin Trial Injustice
- Derek Chauvin was convicted for George Floyd's death, despite Floyd's fatal fentanyl levels.
- The jury admitted to convicting Chauvin for what he didn't do, not his actions.
Potential Retrial
- Judge Paul Magnuson's ruling could lead to a Chauvin retrial.
- This ruling allows testing of Floyd's preserved samples, potentially changing the narrative.
Fentanyl Deception
- The prosecution in Chauvin's trial allegedly lied about fentanyl levels in Floyd's system.
- Comparing pre-death samples with post-death samples falsely suggested Floyd didn't overdose.