Timcast IRL · May 5, 2021 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #279 - Chauvin Lawyer Files To OVERTURN Trial Due To Juror Lying w/Kim Klacik

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 279, recorded on May 5, 2021, centered on the explosive revelation of juror misconduct in the Derek Chauvin trial. Host Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland were joined by former congressional candidate Kim Klacik to discuss the defense's filing for a new trial. The primary focus was on juror Brandon Mitchell, who was photographed wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt that read "get your knee off our necks" at a March on Washington event where George Floyd's family members spoke. The defense, led by attorney Eric Nelson, filed a comprehensive motion for a new trial on grounds of juror misconduct, abuse of discretion regarding venue and jury sequestration requests, prosecutorial misconduct, and errors of law. Pool highlighted that Mitchell had lied on his juror questionnaire, claiming he had not attended any police brutality protests, and had previously stated in a podcast interview that people should get on juries to "affect change." The panel discussed the implications for the verdict and noted that while this filing goes beyond appeals, it must be presented to the same judge who presided over the trial. The discussion also touched on rising tensions at protests, including a reported gun incident in Louisville during a Black Lives Matter demonstration. Kim Klacik appeared via video from the new studio setup to provide commentary and discuss her political activism work.

TL;DR

  • →Defense attorney Eric Nelson filed a motion for a new trial for Derek Chauvin, citing juror misconduct and claiming the court abused its discretion by denying change of venue and jury sequestration requests.
  • →Juror Brandon Mitchell was discovered to have attended a March on Washington rally wearing a BLM shirt reading "get your knee off our necks," despite claiming in his questionnaire he had not attended police brutality protests.
  • →Evidence surfaced showing Mitchell had previously stated in a podcast that people should get on juries to "affect change," suggesting he lied to secure a position on the jury with the intent to convict.
  • →The filing was presented to Judge Peter A. Cahill, the same judge who presided over the original trial, prompting discussion about whether a biased judge would rule fairly on overturning his own verdict.
  • →Kim Klacik joined from the new Timcast studio to discuss her congressional campaign loss in Maryland's District 7 and her new initiative, Red Renaissance, which supports minority America First candidates.
  • →The panel briefly addressed rising tensions at protests, including a gun incident at a Louisville Black Lives Matter demonstration, warning that summer 2021 could see increased unrest.

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Introductions
    Tim Pool opens the show, introduces co-host Ian Crossland, and welcomes Kim Klacik from the new studio setup.
  • 4:15
    Chauvin Juror Misconduct Story
    Main story begins with Pool detailing the Derek Chauvin juror controversy and the defense's motion for a new trial filed by Eric Nelson.
  • 5:49
    Reading the Legal Filing
    Pool reads from the actual legal filing document, showing the comprehensive grounds for the new trial motion including juror misconduct, prosecutorial misconduct, and abuse of discretion.
  • 10:30
    Juror Motivation Analysis
    Pool examines Brandon Mitchell's previous podcast interview where he discussed wanting to affect change through jury duty, revealing his apparent motivation to lie to get on the jury.
  • 20:00
    Kim Klacik Interview Segment
    Pool discusses Kim Klacik's congressional campaign, her loss in Maryland's District 7, and her new organization Red Renaissance supporting minority candidates.
  • 30:00
    Protest Tensions and Closing
    Brief discussion of gun incident at Louisville BLM protest and warnings about summer unrest, followed by membership pitch and closing.

Notable Quotes

“This isn't just an appeal. This is outright saying we need a new trial because this whole thing was broken.”

— Tim Pool · explaining the significance of the defense filing beyond a standard appeal

“He said, no, he lied. Here's what gets crazy. This dude is interviewed in a podcast where he's asked about jury duty and says, if you want to affect change, you got to get on these juries to affect change.”

— Tim Pool · revealing evidence of juror's apparent motivation to lie to secure a guilty verdict

“If they're not going to get a fair trial for a cop then I think it's fair to say it's going to get pretty bad for the rest of us. Censorship is probably going to get worse.”

— Tim Pool · warning about broader implications for civil liberties if the legal system is perceived as unfair

“It's ridiculous that if this guy wants to impeach the trial verdict, that he has to go to the same judge that issued the thing. What's the point?”

— Ian Crossland · questioning the fairness of having the original judge rule on overturning his own verdict

“I ran in Maryland's congressional district number seven. I wasn't successful in my bid, but I learned a lot. You fail, you fail forward. You learn those lessons.”

— Kim Klacik · discussing her congressional campaign experience and mindset after the loss

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