Saturday, April 24th, 2021
Special Edition: After the Verdict - Floyd Family Attorney & Trial Analysis
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Today you’ll hear directly from an attorney for George Floyd’s family. Madeleine Simmons describes the moment they learned 12 jurors unanimously agreed Derek Chauvin is guilty on all counts, and what they hope this means for future cases.
Then, leading Minneapolis criminal defense attorney Joe Tamburino shares his analysis of the trial, including what he thinks the defense did wrong.
In both conversations, we chat about the outcome and aftermath of this high-profile and closely-watched murder trial.
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Guest: Madeleine Simmons
Madeleine Simmons is an equity partner with Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys. She and her colleagues were co-council in the civil case George Floyd’s family brought against the city of Minneapolis. The result was a record-breaking $27 million settlement.
Simmons is dedicated to representing individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others and holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions. She believes the most important thing a lawyer can do is fight injustice.
She’s also a City Councilwoman in the City of Brookhaven.
Guest: Joe Tamburino
Joe Tamburino has been a leading legal voice in Minneapolis - St. Paul for more than thirty years. While leading his firm Caplan and Tamburino, he has tried over 100 jury cases and is an expert in Minnesota law.
Tamburino is a go-to national and local media analyst on high-profile Minnesota legal cases like the Prince death investigation and Derek Chauvin's trial in the death of George Floyd.
He regularly blogs and podcasts on everything from the Britney Spears conservatorship to employee rights on his website Tamburino Talks Law.
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