Chauvin didn't seem surprised by the verdict, and the judge gave him massive grounds for appeal. Not trying to be too tinfoily here, but this seemed a bit like engineered failure. Considering the environment, I'm not sure Chauvin would even want to beat the charges right now.
Appeals can go on for a very long time. At least a year is common, and I have had experience working at a law firm on matters that went for close to a decade.
What are the odds that 1) he appeals, and 2) the appeal changes some part of the outcome?
Chauvin didn't seem surprised by the verdict, and the judge gave him massive grounds for appeal. Not trying to be too tinfoily here, but this seemed a bit like engineered failure. Considering the environment, I'm not sure Chauvin would even want to beat the charges right now.
I dunno long long appeals take, but they could definitely want it to take a long time for things to cool off (things wont cool off though)
Appeals can go on for a very long time. At least a year is common, and I have had experience working at a law firm on matters that went for close to a decade.