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Closing arguments in former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin s murder trial concluded Monday. Now, Americans have heard quite a bit about George Floyd over the last year and formed their own opinions, but most still cannot say with any specificity just how he died. That, of course, is the essence of the whole story, how Floyd died. So the closing arguments are a chance to assess actual evidence in the case. You would think that would be good news more facts, which we could always use.
If Convicted, Derek Chauvin Could Face 150 Months In Prison Over George Floyd s Death
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The jury has been sequestered to deliberate their verdict
The prosecution argued that several factors require a longer prison term
Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, could face 150 months in prison over his role in the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, while in police custody.
Chauvin’s trial entered the final phase Monday with jurors hearing legal instructions from Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill on the three Minnesota criminal charges filed against the former officer.
Chauvin is facing charges of second-degree and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter. The jury is being sequestered to deliberate on their verdict.
Derek Chauvin trial: Sequestered jury deliberates Chauvin s charges
The state and country waits for the jurors to decide if the former Minneapolis police officer is innocent or guilty of the three charges brought against him. Author: Diane Sandberg (KARE11) Updated: 5:55 AM CDT April 20, 2021
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Prosecutor Steve Schleicher delivered two-hour closing argument
Defense attorney Eric Nelson went more than two and a half hours, judge had to interrupt for lunch
Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell delivered the state s rebuttal: There can be no excuse for police abuse
Cahill denied defense motion for mistrial but said Congresswoman Waters comments could be grounds for appeal
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