https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8 Please use this space to share your thoughts, feelings, and questions. Remember to be respectful at all times, even if you disagree with someone. James Baldwin said, "We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” (NOTE: Post attribution will be turned off [no names will be displayed], so please feel free to share what you're comfortable with.) en-us 2021-04-21 14:13:46 UTC 2026-02-22 15:27:54 UTC hello@padlet.com pjames71 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1442713965

What were the charges against Derek Chauvin? What was the jury’s decision in the case?

What was George Floyd’s brother's response to the decision in the trial of Derek Chauvin?

Why does the article say that testimony in this case was remarkable?

How does the journalist Laurel Wamsley characterize the arguments of the two sides in this case?

How is this case related to events outside the courtroom? 

]]> 2021-04-21 14:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1442713965 pjames71 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1442721553 2021-04-21 14:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1442721553 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443195750 I didn't know that much until my mom turned on the news, and it showed what happened. People were happy about him being guilty, so I decided I would be happy too.]]> 2021-04-21 15:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443195750 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443208687 I was pretty surprised on how I didn't learn about this until my mom turned the tv on. The news didn't affect me greatly, it only made me cautious around police. Since I wasn't aware of it, but I certainly know it majorly affected a lot of people too.]]> 2021-04-21 15:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443208687 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443262552 I think I would tell people how they need to use their camera when seeing somethin happen, since it could be useful in the future. I would also recommend to stay away from police for a while.]]> 2021-04-21 16:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443262552 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443268095 I just knew he was involved with the trial]]> 2021-04-21 16:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443268095 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443272641 I only thought he was charged with killing him]]> 2021-04-21 16:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443272641 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443273724 This plays into the fight for equality, because this is one of the times where a police officer got punished for doing something bad, and usually, police attack black people, so this was great for people a part of that community,]]> 2021-04-21 16:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443273724 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443292724 Maybe I could record more videos of things like this happening, so I could show how much this happens, and why it needs to stop.]]> 2021-04-21 16:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443292724 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443297093 I don't have anymore questions left to talk about.]]> 2021-04-21 16:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443297093 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443408111 I know that Derek Chauvin is the man who murdered George Floyd. Yesterday, he was found guilty of murder in all 3 charges]]> 2021-04-21 16:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443408111 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443409582 I dont know who Derek Chauvin is, though apparently he's involved with a trial? ]]> 2021-04-21 16:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443409582 johnw143 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443421114 I know Derek Chauvin is the person who killed George Floyd. I don't know much else though.]]> 2021-04-21 16:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443421114 aylak12 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443669089 I know that Derek Chauvin is the Police officer who murdered George Floyd on May 25,2020. Yesterday He was found guilty of all three charges.]]> 2021-04-21 17:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443669089 aylak12 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443711438 - The charges against him where second degree unintentional murder, third degree murder and second degree manslaughter. 

-  Philonise  Floyd was overjoyed and crying while hugging all four prosecutors about the results.]]> 2021-04-21 17:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443711438 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443732414 I know that Derek Chauvin is sentenced in prison and he was charged with all three charges.

]]> 2021-04-21 17:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443732414 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443738054 https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/20/us/derek-chauvin-whats-next/index.html Info about the Derek Chauvin case.]]> 2021-04-21 17:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443738054 aylak12 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443748568 I am so relived that Chauvin is convicted of murder. I was in a class when my mom and little brother turned on the news and saw him convicted. I heard them exclaim what had happened and how they were so excited. I hope that this message is sent to others that color does not matter, everybody should be treated equally and I am glad he was convicted.]]> 2021-04-21 17:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443748568 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443754541 I feel happy that Derek Chauvin is in prison because George Floyd never deserved to die because he never did anything bad. Not all black people are the same. Some can be bad some can be good, but it’s not effecting me but I am just glad that justice is served and Derek Chauvin got what he deserved.]]> 2021-04-21 17:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443754541 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443772746 I can tell people that never disobey the laws and if you are a police officer, your job is not to murder people because believe me I see a lot of news stories that police shot this woman or man. The police officer’s job is to protect people from harm, not doing the harm. I will tell people to stay safe. “If you see something, say something.’’-MTA]]> 2021-04-21 17:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443772746 aylak12 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443774650 Police officers should be there to protect EVERYONE and make EVERYONE feel safe. They should not pick and chose who to protect and who to hurt. Murder is NEVER acceptable no matter what. If you see something going on try and intervene or call other people to help.]]> 2021-04-21 17:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443774650 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443785763 I can raise awareness on social media such as Tiktok, Facebook, Twitter, and more. I can always tell my parents on what we can do to help as a family. We can raise awareness on our community and maybe start a program regarding this situation.]]> 2021-04-21 17:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443785763 elizabethl151 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443787960 I know That he has been charged for murdering George Floyd And was found guilty and in prison for 40 years.]]> 2021-04-21 17:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443787960 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443788375 I just hope nothing like this ever happens again since it’s unfair.]]> 2021-04-21 17:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443788375 aylak12 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443793385 This victory is just the beginning of what should be a road of Justice for racial equality.]]> 2021-04-21 17:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443793385 aylak12 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443801258 I can contribute by educating people on why racial equality is good.]]> 2021-04-21 17:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443801258 aylak12 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443803546 I just want all of these murders to STOP.]]> 2021-04-21 17:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443803546 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443805910 I feel a weight lifted up our shoulders since this is the first time i ever saw a police officer get arrested and I am glad that the community knows that this is a real thing that can happen and that we all know to be loyal to each other. This is a fresh start for our community.]]> 2021-04-21 17:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443805910 elizabethl151 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443822580 Fox News' Derek Chauvin Verdict Coverage Shows a Network Divided - Variety

]]> 2021-04-21 17:48:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443822580 elizabethl151 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443834251 It makes me feel great that he was punished for what he did wrong and now he knows what he did wrong. What affected me the most was me thinking how we are one step close for racism not being in the news anymore, And I do hope this can't happen again.]]> 2021-04-21 17:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443834251 elizabethl151 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443860206 Police officers, People and more should be there for each other.  Police officers should keep everyone safe, and make them FEEL like their safe and Police officers are killing a part of us, part of our world and that needs to change. If you see something happening and you know that isn't right help them, even if your to scared its for the better good and no one, NO ONE should be treated like that here.]]> 2021-04-21 17:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443860206 elizabethl151 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443901119 I feel like something really changed and its great how someone that did something bad is getting paid for there actions I feel like Its reliving to have one part taken care of but that doesn't mean we stop. It means to keep on going to fight for what's right.  ]]> 2021-04-21 18:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443901119 frankw18 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443915084 FRANK-]]> 2021-04-21 18:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443915084 frankw18 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443930240 He was charged with third degree and second degree manslaughter, as well as second degree unintentional manslaughter. 

I also know that he was a cop who put his knee on George Floyds neck and When Floyd asked him to stop he wouldn't, there were also many people that saw and were videoing what was happing, there was even a fire fighter who was there and offered CPR but was rejected by Derek. Than George Floyd died after about nine minutes.]]> 2021-04-21 18:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443930240 elizabethl151 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443932580 I would make a Fund Raiser to help them and make a website for people to post and help The black lives and support Black Live Matter. #BLM]]> 2021-04-21 18:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443932580 elizabethl151 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443947990 I hope that this can stop very quickly so we can become the people we were before and to respect people and not judge people just because of there color. Quote, "Never Judge a book by its cover."]]> 2021-04-21 18:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443947990 frankw18 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443980956 I am so happy that he has been convicted and is going to jail, it was a very sad time when it happened and was very sad for a lot of people. When it happened back in 2020 there were protests all around the country by BLM. It was sad that it happened and even more sad that the protesters where getting hurt by the police and swat do to the demands that, that should happen by are president at the time, who did not do anything about the murdering of George Floyd and instead decided that he would ignore it and make very racist remarks.]]> 2021-04-21 18:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1443980956 frankw18 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444025614 I would say that everyone should be there for each other when needed, they should be able to not care about skin, or race, or where they live, or who they like. Every one should be there no matter who you are because every time you get intilted to something that you know is going to hurt someone you make them sad and you divide the country, and no matter what you should treat people nicely and be kind to everyone.]]> 2021-04-21 18:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444025614 frankw18 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444042073 I think it shows that for hundreds and hundreds of years a lot of white people think that they are so right which there not. if your going to be racist to someone just because they don't look like you doesn't ever make you right. There are so many people that are racist, when the BLM protest started racist people and the general conservative side started the all lives matter protest which was there way of trying to take away from BLM all they ever do is fight back and for years and years and years they always seem to win but not this time. I think its a step towards equality for all and for a general better understanding of when your wrong.]]> 2021-04-21 18:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444042073 frankw18 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444077724 I'm very happy that he has been convicted and I hope that something like this doesn't happen again.]]> 2021-04-21 18:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444077724 frankw18 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444087776 I try to explain to people on why things happen and try to overall make everyone not be racist. ]]> 2021-04-21 18:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444087776 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444314087 I'm really sorry I actually have no clued and idea to this person and these things. But I think I know from what I see other peoples answer that this person was the person (police officer) that had kill George and creating the people protesting (Black Live Matters/All Live Matters)  *I not sure* ]]> 2021-04-21 19:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444314087 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444585732 I hear that George Floyds die by a police officer having his knee press on his neck. Even though he said many time to the police officer he can't breath he can't breath the police Ignore him.]]> 2021-04-21 21:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444585732 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444679377 I hear there is a lot of people feeling very upset and antipathy to this event. And because of this a lot of people started to protest and fight against of it.]]> 2021-04-21 21:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444679377 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444988849 I think you shouldn't do anything to people before there is a result to that direction situation. this is what I think people should remember and know about it.]]> 2021-04-22 00:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1444988849 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445010674 I have no idea who this person is but it seems interesting and I’d like to know more about it]]> 2021-04-22 00:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445010674 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445043583 (This is what I think) As long as you believe in the existence of justice and victory, it will make sense. I said before that evil can never defeat justice. Don’t compare, don’t snatch, this is victory, this is the justice of the winner.]]> 2021-04-22 00:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445043583 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445072311 You can help each other, help the weak, help the people, help the animals, help everyone, and this is justice. Rather than saying that you defeat a person, that is justice, justice comes from the heart. As long as you choose this path, you have to go on bravely and justly.]]> 2021-04-22 00:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445072311 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445082659 I hope that the human beings living in this world will be equal and ordinary. Prohibit all kinds of racial discrimination, and don't have opinions on other people's opinions. Once things are over, they are over, and people must also be polite and respectful. Like the core values of civilized socialism "prosperity, democracy, civilization, harmony, freedom, equality, justice, rule of law, patriotism, dedication, integrity, and friendliness".]]> 2021-04-22 00:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445082659 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445514840 I know that he was the police officer that was charged for George Floyd’s death]]> 2021-04-22 03:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445514840 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445535264 It raised some sad emotions just because of the fact that I think it’s sad that this is happening in our world and that we have to live on this dangerous world. Yesterday’s news doesn’t really effect me in a personal level it just showed me the world from a different perspective. That I’ve never really seen before. It also just opened my eyes a little more to see what’s been going on around me]]> 2021-04-22 04:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445535264 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445546048 I know that there’s no guarantee this won’t happen again but I just wish that there could be one because this is unfair.]]> 2021-04-22 04:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445546048 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445575766 I need people to understand that we are all the same and that the job of a police officer is not to go around killing people. The job is for police officers to protect the district they are in, and protect the citizens in it ,]]> 2021-04-22 04:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445575766 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445585612 to me personally it is a victory none the less but we can definitely do more because this subject deserves more attention then it gets and it deserves more victories than it has.]]> 2021-04-22 04:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1445585612 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446671063 I can contribute to this cause by sharing information on platforms like tiktok about what’s going on in this world so people are more educated and can help the cause in their own way]]> 2021-04-22 11:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446671063 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446914577 I know that Derek Chauvin is the police officer that killed George Floyd. He went through trial and was convicted of second and third degree murder, and something else that I forgot the name of.]]> 2021-04-22 12:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446914577 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446915572 I know that he went to jail for George Floyds death.]]> 2021-04-22 12:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446915572 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446920414 Be was found guilty]]> 2021-04-22 12:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446920414 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446923543 Derek Chauvin, the murderer of George Floyd, killed him by putting his knee on George Floyd’s neck for more than 9 min. George Floyd died, and many months later the officer that killed him was convicted of second and third degree murder and second degree unintentional manslaughter.]]> 2021-04-22 12:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446923543 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446926061 I know that George Floyd died because Derek Chauvin punched his knee down onto his neck and he died, he got charged for 2nd and 3rd degree manslaughter and for unintentional manslaughter.]]> 2021-04-22 12:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446926061 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446926902 Tytus
I know that he was a police officer that allegedly killed a black man for no reason.]]> 2021-04-22 12:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446926902 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446933350 Second degree man slaughter and third degree man slaughter and unitential man slaughter  ]]> 2021-04-22 12:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446933350 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446941902 When George Floyd died I felt sad that the police treat people that way and when i heard the person who did it went to jail I felt a little happy that he couldn't hurt more people (besides the other people in Jail).]]> 2021-04-22 12:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446941902 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446946373 Tytus 
I didn't affect me but I do feel sad for the people that where family to him but ya I fell sad]]> 2021-04-22 12:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446946373 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446956440 I feel happy, but not really. It should have never happened.]]> 2021-04-22 12:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446956440 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446960555 I think that some people need to see things from George Floyds point of view.]]> 2021-04-22 12:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446960555 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446984536 Stay away from doing any kind of  crimes that make police come

]]> 2021-04-22 12:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1446984536 https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1447922749 I know that George was killed for doing nothing wrong and it the murder was an act of racism ]]> 2021-04-22 15:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pjames71/j6xgkpav0njwfip8/wish/1447922749