Juror in Chauvin trial: 'You're watching someone die on a daily basis' Brandon Mitchell is the first juror to speak publicly, telling media outlets he thought deliberations could have ended after 20 minutes. Author: CBS This Morning on Wednesday, as well as shared his story with gospel artist Erica Campbell on her podcast earlier this week. One juror held up deliberations "There wasn't too much banter back-and-forth," Mitchell told Good Morning America, noting he thought deliberations could have lasted 20 minutes. "I think the one juror that was kind of — I wouldn't say slowing us down — but was being delicate with the process more so, was just kind of hung up on a few words within the instructions and just wanted to make sure that they got it right."