Allegations against four officers involved in the death of George Floyd, explained

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June 5, 2020

All four ex-officers charged in Floyd's death amid protests

The charges against Derek Chauvin, a former officer who had knelt on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes, were extended this week to include a more serious second-degree murder.

Three other officers – Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng, who helped detain Floyd, and Tou Thao, who stood nearby – were accused of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and assisting and abetting second-degree murder.

Second-degree murder and aiding and abetting that crime carries a maximum sentence of 40 years, while the maximum is 25 years for third-degree murder.

Punishment of male murder carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, as does assisting and abetting a man’s murder.

To prove the third degree of murder, the prosecutor must show that Chauvin committed “acts that were truly dangerous to others and displayed corrupt thoughts,” without the intention to kill, but without regard to life.

With a second-degree murder charge, the prosecutor must prove the intention to kill or that the person caused death when committing another crime.

CNN’s legal analyst, Elie Honig, pointed out that Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was smart in adding that he intended to prove what was known as a “crime murder.”

“That means the defendant intentionally committed a crime – here, an attack – and that resulted in death,” Honig wrote in a CNN opinion. “So, the prosecutor must prove that Chauvin intentionally attacked Floyd, but not necessarily that Chauvin intended to kill him.”

According to Honig, publicly available evidence seems to be sufficient to support the second level of accusation. In the video, Floyd is heard saying he can’t breathe, and “They will kill me, friend,” and “Don’t kill me.”

In one video, Chauvin continued to kneel in Floyd’s throat for two minutes and 53 seconds after Floyd became unresponsive.

Abandoning the third-degree murder charge against Chauvin was backward. If Chauvin is not convicted of second level charges, he can still be convicted of a lower level.

The bail was set at $ 1 million for three former officers charged with the death of George Floyd

The prosecutor had to prove something called a depraved indifference for Chauvin to be convicted of third-degree murder.

“That means you ignore the risk and do something so dangerous that you know death could potentially occur,” said Joey Jackson, a CNN legal analyst and criminal defense lawyer.

The accusation of helping and abetting three other officers is as serious in Minnesota as committing a crime, Honig writes, but it may be more difficult for prosecutors to punish them, “because Chauvin’s behavior is more direct and will be more obvious to a jury.”

Prosecutors need to prove that they “deliberately helped Chauvin, even in a small matter.”

Honig pointed out that a video posted on social media seemed to show three officers kneeling on Floyd.

The four former officers were arrested on bail of $ 1 million each.

Nicole Chavez from CNN contributed to this report.

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

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December 20, 2022

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda on Thursday, December 29 at the Underwater Research Institute of Bermuda.

A spokesperson said: “Method Media is proud to bring Bermuda Fabric: Portugal History to Bermuda for its 5th and 6th showing at the Bermuda Underwater Observatory. In November and December 2019, Cloth: A Portuguese Story in Bermuda had four sold-out screenings. Now that Bermuda has reopened after the pandemic, it’s time to bring the film back for at least two screenings.

“There are tickets Ptix.bm For $ 20 – sessions at 15:30 and 18:00. Both screenings will be followed by a short Q&A session.

Director and producer Milton Raboso says, “FABRIC is a definitive account of the Portuguese community in Bermuda and its 151 years of history, but it also places Bermuda, Acors and Portugal in the world history and the events that have fueled those 151 years.

“It took more than 10 years to implement FABRIC. The film was supported by the Minister of Culture, the Government of the Azores and private donors.

“Bermuda Media Method [MMB] Created in 2011 by producer Milton Raposo. MMB has created content for a wide range of clients: Bermuda’s new hospital renovation, reinsurance, travel campaigns, international sports and more. MMB pays special attention to artistic, cultural and historical content.

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS ‘There will be room’

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December 20, 2022

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS 'There will be room'

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

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December 19, 2022

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

Maestro Filipe Cunha, Artistic Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Braga, has been invited to conduct the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra, as announced today.

According to a statement sent by O MINHO, “he will be the first Portuguese conductor to conduct this orchestra in its entire history.”

In addition to this orchestra, the maestro will also work with the Lyceo Mozarteum de la Habana Symphony Orchestra.

The concerts will take place on 4 and 12 March 2023 at the National Theater of Cuba in Havana.

In the words of the maestro, quoted in the statement, “these will be very beautiful concerts with difficult but very complex pieces” and therefore he feels “very motivated”.

From the very beginning, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 will be performed by an Italian pianist (Luigi Borzillo), whom the maestro wants to bring to Portugal later this year. In the same concert, Mendelshon’s First Symphony will be performed.

Then, at the second concert, in the company of the Mexican clarinetist Angel Zedillo, he will perform the Louis Sfora Concerto No. 2. In this concert, the maestro also conducts Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.

“This is an international recognition of my work. An invitation that I accept with humility and great responsibility. I was surprised to learn that I would be the first Portuguese member of the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. This is a very great honor,” the maestro said in a statement.

“I take with me the name of the city of Braga and Portugal with all the responsibility that goes with it, and I hope to do a good job there, leaving a good image and putting on great concerts. These will be very special concerts because, in addition to performing pieces that I love, especially Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, I will be directing two wonderful soloists who are also my friends. It will be very beautiful,” concludes Filipe Cunha.

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