A police administrator all but admits perjury

May 11, 2025 - By 4idiotz

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Article Summary

This article discusses the case of Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell, who was accused of perjury in the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin in the George Floyd case. Blackwell testified that the restraint method used by Chauvin was not a part of MPD officer training, but fourteen current and former officers signed sworn declarations stating that the technique was indeed taught until 2023. After filing a lawsuit against Alpha News, which claimed Blackwell had lied, she has now agreed to dismiss the case and pay legal fees, implying an admission of perjury.

What This Means for You

Understand the implications of perjury in legal proceedings, particularly in high-profile cases.
Recognize the importance of truthful testimony in the pursuit of justice.
Be aware of the power dynamics between the media, public figures, and the legal system.
Be cautious of politicians and officials who may prioritize their personal interests over the pursuit of justice.

Original Post

In George Floyd: did a police administrator commit perjury? the author investigated the possibility of Minneapolis Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell committing perjury to ensure former MPD officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction in the self-inflicted death of George Floyd. The article highlighted the testimonies of fourteen current and former police officers who believe Blackwell perjured herself regarding the restraint method used by Chauvin.

Fourteen current and former police officers with the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) have signed sworn declarations which say they believe MPD Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell perjured herself when testifying in former MPD officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial.

Specifically, the group of former officers say they believe Blackwell perjured herself when she testified in court that the restraint method Chauvin used to subdue George Floyd in May 2020 was not a part of MPD officer training. In that trial, Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. He was sentenced to 22 years in prison.

However, many say the knee-on-neck restraint Chauvin employed was trained under the maximal-restraint technique (MRT), a restraint the MPD taught and allowed until 2023.

Minneapolis Star-Tribune and Alpha News shared differing perspectives on the Floyd case, with Alpha News consistently publishing the entire truth and a documentary titled The Fall of Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is the leading leftist propaganda outlet in Minnesota, but is ably countered by Alpha News, which has consistently printed the entire truth about the Floyd case and Blackwell. Part of their efforts was a video, The Fall of Minneapolis, which is still available for free on YouTube. That earned them a lawsuit:
…against Alpha News, Alpha News reporter Liz Collin, producer J.C. Chaix, and a publishing company. In her lawsuit, Blackwell alleged that the Alpha News documentary film The Fall of Minneapolis and a book authored by Collin wrongly accused Blackwell of lying.

In January, Alpha News filed a 113-page motion for dismissal of the lawsuit, noting the training about which Blackwell arguably lied was “well known—indeed, common knowledge—and omnipresent.” They backed their assertions with many official MPD photos of training for that restraint technique:
Alpha News also provided evidence in the form of MPD training photos, including one that appeared to show Blackwell using the technique she denied had been employed by the MPD. The case has taken an interesting turn, with Blackwell abandoning further proceedings, paying legal fees, and agreeing to sign a declaration affirming the statements were not only not defamatory but also substantially true.
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This situation in Minneapolis is part of a broader socialist-leaning trend, and it remains to be seen if Blackwell will face perjury charges in Hennepin County. Meanwhile, Derek Chauvin remains in prison, and it is unclear whether this new development might lead to a new trial or the overturning of his conviction.
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Understanding the implications of this turn of events is crucial, as it highlights the importance of truthful testimony, power dynamics, and potential misuse of power in legal proceedings. In the spirit of full disclosure, I encourage you to check out American Thinker’s unique, subscriber-only content as part of our weekly newsletter.
Mike McDaniel is a USAF veteran, classically trained musician, Japanese and European fencer, life-long athlete, firearm instructor, retired police officer and high school and college English teacher. He is a published author and blogger. His home blog is Stately McDaniel Manor.