KannapolisKannapolis native Jerry Blackwell will be credited as a lawyer who helped do it. Blackwell, 59, is a graduate of A. L. Brown High School and UNC-Chapel Hill who has his own trial firm in Minneapolis.Jun 27, 2021
the University of North Carolina School of LawBlackwell earned his law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1987, his website says, and was one of the founders of the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers.Mar 29, 2021
Jerry W. Blackwell is the founding partner, CEO and chairman of Blackwell Burke P.A. Mr. Blackwell serves as national and trial counsel for several major corporations, having represented them in federal and state courts in 47 states and internationally.
Blackwell enjoys beekeeping, meditation, and is an avid hobby farmer.
Attorney William MohrmanMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Derek Chauvin has hired an attorney to represent him as he appeals his murder conviction in the death of George Floyd, according to court documents made public Monday. Attorney William Mohrman filed a document with the court Friday saying he would represent Chauvin in his appeal.Oct 18, 2021
Blackwell came close to death after kidney failure and pneumonia, and suffered several automobile accidents. In December 1994, Blackwell was injured in another automobile accident, and died on January 22, 1995, at the age of 45, due to complications from injuries sustained from the accident.
In April, the prosecutors in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin presented their case. A jury found him guilty on all counts. Special Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell, who worked on the case pro bono, became a key player in the trial.May 5, 2021
Blackwell, who served as a Special Assistant Attorney General in the case, delivered the opening statement and the rebuttal argument in closing. He examined numerous fact witnesses, including the teen who filmed the longest and clearest bystander video of the death of George Floyd.Apr 29, 2021