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Court TV requests Attorney Mike Brandt to provide his input on the witnesses called thus far for the prosecution in the Chauvin trial. Mike Brandt explains that the strategy of bringing in bystanders from the video to testify as to what they were feeling at the time really humanizes the video, which is very powerful. For the full news clip,...

The Washington Post interviewed Attorney Mike Brandt to gain insight into Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney, Eric Nelson. Mike Brandt, as a former colleague of Eric Nelson, tells the Washington Post to not underestimate Mr. Nelson. While Mr. Nelson may appear outnumbered, that is not the case, as he is always “thinking three or four moves ahead.” For the full article,...

Attorney Mike Brandt was interviewed on Court TV to discuss opening statements in the trial of Derek Chauvin. Mike Brandt described what could be expected from each side in their opening statements. For the full news clip, click here. Mike Brandt then discusses the complications involved in having the other officers testify at Chauvin’s trial. Mike Brandt explains that with...

Attorney Mike Brandt appears on Court TV to continue discussing the trial of Derek Chauvin. Mike Brandt explains that there are two key issues that will be argued at trial: the mechanism of death and whether Derek Chauvin’s use of force was reasonable. Mike Brandt lays out how it will come down to a “battle of the experts” in this...

Attorney Mike Brandt appears on Court TV to provide his expertise on motions made in the Chauvin trial following the settlement with the family of George Floyd. Mike Brandt also discusses critical motions brought before the court in regard to evidence the defense is looking to have admitted, such as the 2019 arrest of George Floyd. For the full news...

Attorney Mike Brandt appears on Court TV to provide additional expertise on the on-going jury selection process in the trial of Derek Chauvin. Mike Brandt discusses the various potential jurors and the continuing repercussions following the announcement of the $27 million dollar settlement with the family of George Floyd. For the full news clip, click here.

Attorney Mike Brandt appears on Court TV following the announcement of the $27 million dollar settlement in the George Floyd wrongful death suit. Mike Brandt discusses the implications of the announcement on the jury selection process, which is still ongoing in the Chauvin trial. For the full news clip, click here.

ABC News reached out to Michael Brandt​ today for his input and expertise regarding the Derek Chauvin trial. Mike continues to provide informative responses to questions as the jury selection progresses.

Attorney Mike Brandt was interviewed on Court TV to discuss the pre-trial motions in limine filed in the Chauvin trial. Mike Brandt provides feedback on these motions and the effect they have on the trial. For the full news clip, click here.

Court TV requested Attorney Mike Brandt to provide input on the jury selection process, as it begins in the Chauvin trial. Mike Brandt also discusses Judge Cahill’s decision to continue with the jury selection process even though the Minnesota Court of Appeals has not yet reached a decision on the state’s appeal to reinstate the 3rd Degree Murder charge. For...