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Derek Chauvin trial: Trial of former Minneapolis police officer over George Floyd’s alleged murder delayed on possible addition of another charge
Former police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial for the death of George Floyd has been delayed for at least a day as the judge contends with a last-minute order by a higher court to reconsider adding an additional murder charge.
Key points:
- The selection of jurors in Mr Chauvin’s trial was delayed for at least a day
- A higher court ordered the trial judge to consider an additional charge of third-degree murder
- Three weeks have been set aside for jury selection due to the difficulties of finding impartial jurors
The trial was scheduled to begin on Monday (local time) with the screening of jurors who will weigh murder and manslaughter charges against the former Minneapolis police officer.
The case is seen as a referendum on police violence…
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