# New Evidence Shows Derek Chauvin Was DENIED Due Process! | PT. 3 Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRgU4xDYPOc Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/uRgU4xDYPOc Generated: 2025-11-30T17:03:54.594+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview The speaker concludes that the State's argument regarding Derek Chauvin's lack of training on the knee-to-neck restraint was misleading because MPD training materials from 2018-2019, including photos of Blackwell performing the same restraint, showed that such techniques were common knowledge and part of MPD policy, leading to a defamation lawsuit against the book authors who claimed otherwise. **Key Points:** - The State argued Chauvin was never trained on the knee-to-neck restraint, but MPD training materials from 2018-2019 included images of officers applying knees to the neck or upper back, contradicting this claim. - Inspector Katie Blackwell, in charge of training, admitted during testimony that she did not know what the modification to the restraint technique was and stated, "This isn't how they train." - Lieutenant Mercil testified that the restraint used by Chauvin was not something they train, but MPD's own policy manual and other officers indicated similar techniques were part of training materials. - Blackwell later signed a declaration affirming that everything in 'They're Lying: The Media, the Left, and the Death of George Floyd' regarding her testimony was accurate, true, and correct, despite her prior testimony suggesting the technique was not trained. - The settlement agreement following Blackwell's defamation suit against the authors required her side to pay $75,000 in legal fees to the book authors. - The settlement agreement also included images of officers performing the knee-to-neck restraint, including one of Blackwell performing the same restraint during the 'U of M Hockey Rink' events in 2014. ![Screenshot at 00:36: The speaker highlights a section of the court document detailing that three MPD supervisors \(Arradondo, Blackwell, and Mercil\) with authority over tactics, training, and policy would testify, setting the stage for discussing the department's training standards.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/uRgU4xDYPOc/00-00-36.png) **Context:** The speaker reviews evidence presented during the Derek Chauvin trial, focusing on testimony regarding Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) training procedures, specifically concerning restraint techniques like the knee-to-neck hold. The discussion centers on conflicting testimony from MPD supervisors like Inspector Katie Blackwell and Lieutenant Johnny Mercil, and the subsequent defamation lawsuit filed by Blackwell against the authors of the book 'They're Lying: The Media, the Left, and the Death of George Floyd' for misrepresenting her testimony. ## Detailed Analysis The video analyzes court documents related to the testimony of MPD supervisors, specifically Inspector Katie Blackwell and Lieutenant Johnny Mercil, concerning MPD training on restraint techniques, particularly the knee-to-neck restraint used on George Floyd. The State attempted to argue that Chauvin lacked training on this specific technique. However, the speaker reveals that MPD training materials from 2018-2019, during Blackwell's tenure as Commander of Training, contained images of officers applying knees to the neck or upper back, which contradicts the testimony that the technique was not trained. Blackwell herself testified that she didn't know what the modification was and that "This isn't how they train." Lieutenant Mercil also stated the restraint was not something they train, though the MPD policy manual suggested otherwise. The prosecution attempted to exclude Exhibit 17 (a training photo) based on the assertion that Chauvin never saw it, but the trial court ruled it could be used to impeach supervisors who claimed they were never trained on it. Following the trial, Blackwell filed a defamation lawsuit against the authors of 'They're Lying: The Media, the Left, and the Death of George Floyd' for misrepresenting her testimony. This lawsuit was dismissed, but the settlement required Blackwell's side to pay $75,000 in legal fees. The settlement also included images showing Blackwell herself performing the same restraint technique, confirming it was part of training. ### The State Experts - Four expert witnesses testified for the State on causation, including Dr. Martin Tobin (pulmonologist), Dr. Lindsey Thomas (forensic pathologist), Dr. William Smock (emergency physician), and Dr. Jonathan Rich (cardiologist). ### MPD Supervisors Testimony - Chief Medaris Arradondo, Inspector Katie Blackwell, and Lt. Johnny Mercil were set to testify regarding MPD tactics, training, and policy, with Arradondo being Chief since 2017. ### Training Policy on Restraints - Two relevant MPD policies from May 25, 2020, authorized knee-to-neck restraint techniques, including compression of the neck with an arm or leg. ### The Training Materials - MPD training materials from 2018-2019 included images of officers applying knees to the neck or upper back; 34 officers were known to have seen or saw knee-to-neck training, contradicting the claim that Chauvin was untrained. ### Blackwell's Testimony & Defamation Suit - Blackwell stated the restraint wasn't trained, conflicting with MPD policy and other officers' statements; she later sued the book authors for defamation, which was dismissed, requiring her side to pay $75,000 in legal fees. ### Testimony of Arradondo - Arradondo agreed the restraint in Exhibit 17 violates policy, but stated it is not a trained MPD defensive tactic technique. ### Blackwell's Testimony on Training - Blackwell admitted she didn't know about the modification and stated the restraint used by Chauvin was 'not something we train,' yet MPD policy and other officers indicated similar techniques were part of training materials. ![Screenshot at 00:00: The speaker displays a court document referencing "THE STATE EXPERTS" and listing four expert witnesses testifying for the State on causation.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/uRgU4xDYPOc/00-00-00.png) ![Screenshot at 00:36: The document section titled "THE MPD SUPERVISORS" lists Chief Medaris Arradondo, Inspector Katie Blackwell, and Lieutenant Johnny Mercil as witnesses.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/uRgU4xDYPOc/00-00-36.png) ![Screenshot at 02:04: A slide titled "Ok they are in handcuffs now what." details required post-restraint procedures, including placing the subject in the recovery position to alleviate positional asphyxia.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/uRgU4xDYPOc/00-02-04.png) ![Screenshot at 03:14: A still frame from the Frazier video \(Ex. 017\) showing an officer kneeling on a subject's neck/back area, which the State tried to keep out of evidence.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/uRgU4xDYPOc/00-03-14.png) ![Screenshot at 09:29: A section of testimony where Arradondo confirms that the technique shown in Exhibit 17 is not a trained MPD defensive tactic technique.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/uRgU4xDYPOc/00-09-29.png)