Readers Write: George Floyd settlement, violence at 38th and Chicago, Derek Chauvin's trial Not now, City Council. Text size Copy shortlink: The Minneapolis City Council has approved the George Floyd settlement during jury selection for Derek Chauvin's trial ("Record $27M for Floyd family," front page, March 13). Why? Why now? The council has put its finger on the scales of justice. Now, no matter what the jury does — whether it acquits or finds Chauvin guilty — more of the public will not accept its verdict. How does that promote pol...