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Jury selection in the trial of the former police officer accused of killing George Floyd started Monday with protesters, speeches, and his sister noisily marching outside the courthouse while calling for justice.
Some of the people being considered for jury service in the trial of Derek Chauvin said that they were worried for their lives and the safety of their families if selected to serve on the jury.
Their fear is entirely understandable.
Floyd’s death led to nearly $2 billion in losses from arsons, looting, rioting, and mayhem. Nineteen people were shot.
Multiple buildings are now on fire in the vicinity of the #ThirdPrecinct in #Minneapolis. The city of Minneapolis urges people to leave the area as there may be explosive materials inside the precinct. #minneapolisriots#Minneapolisprotestspic.twitter.com/Bsq4Txw6Ri
Prosecutors trying a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd's death plan to use a legal doctrine called “spark of life” to humanize Floyd in front of jurors.
The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected an attempt by defense lawyers to review whether a third-degree murder charge should be reinstated against Derek Chauvin
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