MN Attorney General: 'Never Convinced We Would Win'

Chauvin expressed concerns about the trial's outcome, doubting a guilty verdict due to typical court case patterns. He was uncertain until the verdict was announced. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison reflected on the Rodney King case, highlighting the rarity of accountability when victims are people of color.

What was Chauvin worried about regarding the trial's outcome?

• The media's influence on the trial

• The judge's impartiality

• The typical court outcomes in similar cases

• The jury's understanding of the case

What did Chauvin frequently question during the trial?

• The credibility of the witnesses

• The sufficiency of their evidence

• The fairness of the judge

• The public's opinion on the case

When did Chauvin feel confident about the trial's outcome?

• When the jury was selected

• After the closing arguments

• Upon hearing the guilty verdict

• During the opening statements

What past case does Keith Ellison recall when discussing accountability?

• The O.J. Simpson trial

• The Rodney King case

• The Michael Brown case

• The Trayvon Martin case

According to Ellison, when is accountability rare?

• When the victim is a public figure

• When the case receives media attention

• When the victim is a person of color

• When the trial is held in a small town