Opening statements are set to get underway soon in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin knelt on 46-year-old George Floyd’s neck for nearly eight minutes on May 25 as Floyd told Chauvin and three other officers he couldn't breathe. Judge Peter Cahill is hearing a preliminary motion about what lawyers can say about George Floyd’s state of mind during the arrest.
The trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin starts today, months after George Floyd's death under his knee led to widespread protests. Follow live updates: https://t.co/efcHVAloZx pic.twitter.com/aDx3sZVa62
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