I have seen a lot of predictions about this case, and I am curious what people here think about the matter.
Will Derek Chauvin be convicted or acquitted on the main charge, or will there be a hung jury?
Will Derek Chauvin be convicted or acquitted on any lesser charge, or will there be a hung jury?
In the aftermath, will there be rioting and looting if (1) he is convicted on all charges (2) he is convicted on only some of the charges and (3) if he is acquitted on all charges?
Sometimes, I envy your naive optimism.
It's not optimism, just the recognition that they need an excuse to riot, and they won't get it if he is convicted.
No, they don't. They just need people in the streets, and this trial will accomplish that.
We'll see. I'll admit that I was naive if I turn out to be wrong, but I expect the same from you.
Fair enough. I'll be shocked if the reading of the verdict isn't the starting gun for their free shopping spree they've been psyching themselves up for for weeks, regardless of the content of the verdict. And I'll admit I misjudged.
E: A caveat, though. Just because Ali Velshi calls it a mostly peaceful celebration in the local Foot Locker, doesn't make it so.
Guess it's game time. The odds look in your favor.
Looks like I misjudged. Just a few idiots breaking windows and attacking cops, but apparently no riots.