Why Chauvin's defense strategy is more effective than people think

On Monday, 10 months after George Floyd's killing, the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin began in Minnesota. [View in browser]( [Image]( March 29, 2021 [A black and white photo of Derek Chauvin wearing a mask in the courtroom] On Monday, 10 months after George Floyd's killing, [the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin]( began in Minnesota. "[The prosecution told jurors to 'believe your eyes](," writes Glenn Kirschner. "And video of the incident may make folks think this is an easy case for prosecutors. But the forensic pathology piece suggests otherwise." As the trial progresses, we can expect Chauvin's defense team to try to prove the former officer did not apply enough pressure to Floyd's neck to asphyxiate him. His lawyers have several medical experts ready to make this case — with the prosecution more than ready to argue the opposite. "I am not suggesting this is a winning defense, but it is, at a minimum, a defense that will find at least some support in the autopsy findings," Kirschner writes. Read the full analysis at the top of your Tuesday [MSNBC Daily.]( UNDERSTANDING THE NEWS [Alternate text] Top perspectives and analysis from our MSNBC columnists [Alternate text] [A photo of Mitt Romney]( [Hayes Brown]( [Mitt Romney's a classic Republican — and Democrats are here for it]( Romney's vote to convict Trump shouldn't have required award-winning levels of courage. [Alternate text] [An illustrations of a black background with a red line squiggled diagonally across with comic book-style mouths collaged ]( [Dean Obeidallah]( [Jay Leno's apology highlights an unfunny truth about comedy]( Jay Leno knew his anti-Asian jokes were wrong — even if he didn’t care enough to apologize until now. [Alternate text] [An illustration of the top half of Trump's face on a black background with red numbers pointing to each of his features]( [Richard Painter]( [This psychiatrist was terrified by Trump's mental health. Yale just used a flawed rule to fire her.]( A Yale psychiatrist warned of Trump’s mental health — then she was fired. Something doesn’t add up. WATCH NOW [Alternate text] [All In]( [Floyd family lawyer on 'bombshell' testimony from 911 dispatcher in Chauvin trial]( [A courtroom illustration of Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck and A lawyer questioning Chauvin in court]( [The ReidOut]( [Bridgett Floyd on Chauvin trial: 'The world will never forget what they did to my brother']( [A photo of George Floyd's sister Bridgett Floyd speaking while holding a piece of paper]( [Deadline White House]( ['It still haunts me every day': Ex-Trump advisor wants investigation into his Covid response]( [A photo of two workers in front of a gurney with a covered body]( [The Beat With Ari]( [Two grand juries are reportedly investigating Trump's election actions in Georgia]( [A photo of Trump]( LISTEN NOW [Alternate text] [Into America](Justice for Black Farmers Trymaine Lee takes a closer look at a provision in the $1.9 trillion Covid relief package that provides $5 billion in aid to Black and disadvantaged farmers. He talks to sugarcane farmer Eddie Lewis the Third and National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd about the provision and the history of discrimination that has made the funds necessary. MORE ON MSNBC [Alternate text] planyourvaccine.com As the Covid-19 vaccine rolls out across the country, make a plan so you’ll be ready to get vaccinated when it’s your turn. Our interactive and personalized state-by-state guide has everything you need to help you figure out when and where to receive the vaccine. You can also sign up for customizable alerts to let you know when you are eligible to receive the shot in your state. Visit planyourvaccine.com, or use your phone to scan the QR code to be taken right to the site. Tell us what you think. [Drop us an e-mail.](mailto:msnbc.digital.editors@nbcuni.com?subject=MSNBC Daily) Were you forwarded this email from a friend? [Subscribe to the MSNBC Daily here](. Follow MSNBC [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( Check out the MSNBC channel on Apple News Download the NBC News Mobile App and watch MSNBC [Listen live to MSNBC on TuneIn]( [Image] [Image] [Privacy]( [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_daily)