The loneliest lawyer in America

Eric Nelson is representing one of the most hated men in the country.

The Derek Chauvin trial starts in Minneapolis today, and most of us - no matter where we stand on issues of racism and criminal justice - are praying that we don’t have a repeat of 2020.

As a lawyer I should be hoping for a fair trial in which the truth comes out and justice is done. In practice, I’ll come right out and admit that I am hoping and prayin…