Derek Chauvin trial live updates: Prosecutors encourage jurors to believe their eyes ; defense emphasizes totality of the circumstances msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
In Closing Arguments, Prosecutor Says Chauvin Killed Floyd, Defense Says ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Exists
Jurors start considering verdict in Chauvin case after closing arguments
Jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin were presented with closing arguments on Monday and will now be sequestered until they decide whether to convict or acquit the ex-cop on three counts, including second-degree murder.
Chauvin, 45, is accused of killing George Floyd, 46, with his actions on May 25, 2020, including kneeling on Floyd’s back and neck for approximately nine-and-a-half minutes.
“The defendant caused George Floyd’s death. He did. The state proved that beyond a reasonable doubt,” Matthew Frank, the assistant Minnesota attorney general, told jurors during the conclusion of the three-week trial.
EXPLAINER: Chauvin defence argues he acted reasonably
by Michael Tarm, The Associated Press
Posted Apr 19, 2021 3:37 pm EDT
Last Updated Apr 19, 2021 at 3:44 pm EDT
CHICAGO Attorneys and witnesses have used the words “reasonable” or “unreasonable” often at the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter in George Floyd ’s death.
Derek Chauvin’s defence attorney put the concept at the centre of his closing argument on Monday.
It’s no coincidence. The concept of reasonableness has been crucial at trials of officers ever since the landmark Graham v. Connor ruling 32 years ago by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Pig s head left at former home of defense witness who said Derek Chauvin s restraint of George Floyd was justified Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY
Expert: Cop was justified in pinning Floyd
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A group of people vandalized the former Northern California home of an expert witness who testified for the defense in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, police said, throwing a pig s head on the front porch and blood splatter on the house.
The incident occurred in Santa Rosa, California, where retired police officer Barry Brodd once lived and worked. Brodd last week testified in Chauvin s trial, saying the former Minneapolis police officer was justified in his use of force against George Floyd, who died in police custody last May.
Trial Of Derek Chauvin In The Death Of George Floyd Goes To The Jury wbur.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wbur.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.