**Perjury Allegations Surface in Derek Chauvin Case: Former Officers Speak Out**
New revelations have emerged regarding the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd in 2020.
A group of 14 current and former members of the Minneapolis Police Department has signed sworn statements claiming that Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell committed perjury during her testimony in Chauvin's trial.
Blackwell testified that the restraint technique used by Chauvin was not part of the department's training.
However, these officers assert that this method—part of the "maximal-restraint technique"—was indeed taught and employed by MPD at the time.
One officer, who chose to remain anonymous, expressed disbelief at Blackwell's claims, stating, "Every MPD officer knows this was common knowledge and part of our training."
This group of officers is among those supporting Alpha News in a defamation lawsuit brought by Blackwell against the outlet.
The case stems from a documentary titled "The Fall of Minneapolis," which questioned the integrity of Blackwell's testimony.
Attorneys representing Alpha News, including Chris Madel, stated that the declarations from former officers "further underscore the discrepancies" in Blackwell's claims.
They contend that Blackwell’s statements during the trial were not merely incorrect, but amounted to outright dishonesty.
The statements come to light as Chauvin’s legal team continues to appeal his conviction, raising questions about the narrative surrounding Floyd's death, which was widely viewed through the lens of racial injustice.
During his trial, Chauvin was not only convicted of unintentional murder but also of third-degree murder and manslaughter.
Despite the intense media scrutiny and public opinion leading to a turbulent legal battle, Chauvin’s appeal process is moving forward.
The admissions by these officers could significantly impact public perception and further complicate the already contentious issues surrounding law enforcement training and accountability.
As the controversy continues to unfold, the implications of these allegations could resonate far beyond the courthouse, challenging the established narratives that have dominated the national conversation since Floyd's death.
In a time when trust in institutions is at a premium, these developments will likely heighten scrutiny of the practices within police departments and the statements made by their leaders under oath.
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