Im amazed that he was actually arrested.
Ill be SHOCKED if he is convicted.
He's also been charged with second degree manslaughter. According to Minnesota sentencing, the maximum sentence for second degree manslaughter is 10 years. Generally, someone in Minnesota without a prior criminal record would serve four years. I don't think he's got a prior record as a civilian. I hate the thought of them offering him a plea deal, and like you, I'm skeptical that he'll ever go to trial. The a-hole has refused to be interviewed by law enforcement officials since the murder. That should count against him if he goes to trial, and in his sentencing. Not sure if he can legally be charged for not cooperating. I'm afraid the DA's office will drop the 3rd degree murder charges, and settle for the manslaughter charge...and that he'll only get 4 years. He's being held on $500,000 bail. If he coughs up that money, and gets released, I hope they've made him relinquish his passport.
Ill be SHOCKED if he is convicted.
They charged the suburban Minneapolis cop that shot Philando Castile with similar charges. He walked. I doubt the results of this will be any different.