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Derek Chauvin says he will not testify at trial as defense is set to rest April 15, 2021 9:31 AM CNN Updated: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin attends court proceedings on Monday, April 12. (CNN) — Derek Chauvin invoked his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent on Thursday and said he will not testify in his own defense in the trial of George Floyd’s death. Chauvin, speaking into a microphone before the jury entered the court, said it was his decision and his decision alone not to testify. Questioning from his attorney Eric Nelson suggested a tens...

Derek Chauvin says he will not testify at trial and testimony ends; closings set for Monday CNN 1 hr ago By Eric Levenson and Aaron Cooper, CNN © Pool Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin chooses not to testify at his trial on April 15. Sitting to his left is defense attorney Eric Nelson. Derek Chauvin invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to testify on Thursday and the defense rested its case as the trial of George Floyd's death neared its final stages. Closing arguments are set for Monday, after which the jury will be sequestered during deliberations. Chauvin...

Derek Chauvin Invokes Fifth Amendment, Won’t Testify Intelligencer 8 hrs ago © CBS News CBS News The trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd, is now in its third week. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died on May 25, 2020 after Chauvin, who is white, placed his knee on his neck. The incident sparked nationwide protests against racism and police brutality, and now Chauvin is facing charges of manslaughter, second-degree murder, and third-degree murder. Here’s what’s happened in court so far. What Happened on Day 14 Chauvin pu...

Derek Chauvin invoked his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent on Thursday and said he will not testify in his own defense in the trial of George Floyd's death. Chauvin, speaking into a microphone before the jury entered the court, said it was his decision and his decision alone not to testify. Questioning from his attorney Eric Nelson suggested a tense internal debate on the issue. "I have advised you, and (to say that) we have gone back and forth on the matter would be kind of an understatement, wouldn't it?" Nelson asked. "Yes it is," Chauvin said. If he had chosen to testify, prosecutor...

Scott Creighton The twelfth day of the State v. Chauvin trial marks a shift in the proceedings. The prosecution has ran through all of its scheduled witnesses and the defense will now present its case. Former Minneapolis Police Officer Scott Creighton was the first witness for defense that was called to the stand. While testifying, Creighton said that he stopped Floyd for suspected opioid use and felt the need to pull his gun during the stop. He went on to claim that he asked Floyd to show his hands and he refused to do so. “The passenger was unresponsive and non-compliant to my commands,�...