Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher, who led the team that successfully prosecuted Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, join Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss why they decided to join the case pro bono. Blackwell said it’s important to “do what you can for the cause of good and right,” and Schleicher said “at some point you owe something back to the state that’s been so good to you.” Aired on 04/28/2021.
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Outside help was needed because the entire tree is rotten.
They both did an excellent job.
These two men are gentle heroes for our time.
you guys did a great job thank you from another continent.
Good job guys my GODbless you🙏🙏🙏🙏
The Dynamic Duo
His first criminal case? Wow!
They were excellent prosecutors.
Thank you both for your superb Proscecution of that sadistic officer. Your respect and justice for George Floyd has touched hearts world-wide. We’ve been following it all from Donegal Ireland.
UK i followed it. They was born like the little girl for this horrendous time history. That because of the heroic little 14 year old enlightened the world. Joined all people worldwide as one during the rise of trump authoritarianism pandemic fascism influence in the world.
they did a great job. i wish erin the white female lawyer was getting some attention as well. she was excellent.
i have to say while I was often offended by him eric nelson did a really good job on defense. the evidence was just overwhelming against him.
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As the case went on I started feeling sorry for Eric Nelson! He looked worn out from saying such stupid things to protect a man he KNEW was GUILTY’!!!
don’t they just make you want to be a better person!
Holy crap they didn’t get paid for this?!?! 😳
Great job! Much love and respect to you both! Thank you. ❤
Thank you 2 for your services, may God bless you all abundantly.
A good actor becomes a favorite of the crowd for telling a good story, a musician for a good song, a sport star for a good game. A prosecutor becomes a hero for making justice… once in a while.
I guess I should take back all the negative things I’ve said about lawyers in the past. These two men are good humans who upheld the rule of law. Bravo.
brilliantly said, ty all. bravo!
Great job! Thanks to both of you.
Thank you guys for stepping up.
Can’t do anything but RESPECT these men!!! Frank too! God bless you two! We need u!
Thankful for the commitment of these two competent, caring attorneys.