Countless protesters took the streets of downtown Minneapolis Monday as jury selection began in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with the killing of George Floyd.
BREAKING NEWS: The start of Derek Chauvin’s trial has been delayed until tomorrow morning. Demonstrators are outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis to protest police brutality. pic.twitter.com/RMbmYd4C4T
— Amudalat Ajasa (@AmudalatAjasa) March 8, 2021
Hundreds protest in the name of George Floyd in Minneapolis – video https://t.co/jgfhl1A7wX
— Guardian news (@guardiannews) March 8, 2021
“The People vs. Derek Chauvin” group protests outside of Minneapolis courthouse on day one of former officer Chauvin’s trial for the killing of George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/Rf7N8IZKVj
— The Recount (@therecount) March 8, 2021
#BREAKING A judge is moving forward with jury selection for the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, even though an additional murder charge is pending. https://t.co/9CfuwNY2WI
— azcentral (@azcentral) March 8, 2021
16/ Demonstrations are expected near the Government Center today, and there will likely be additional protests and gatherings in downtown Minneapolis or elsewhere in the city throughout the trial. https://t.co/n8StUtk9NB pic.twitter.com/dDhyzT0iqL
— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) March 8, 2021
"Derek Chauvin's trial on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter is slated to begin Monday"https://t.co/zFDR6jDHYX
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) March 8, 2021
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BREAKING NOW: Fired Minneapolis Police Officer Arrested for Death of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis Police Office Derek Chauvin has been arrested and taken into custody for his role in the death of George Floyd.
From CBS News Minnesota:
Fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested days after George Floyd’s fatal arrest that sparked protests, rioting and outcry across the city and nation.
On Friday, John Harrington, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, announced that Chauvin has been taken into custody in connection with the May 25 death.
Chauvin is the former officer in the video seen around the world with his knee on Floyd’s neck. He’d been with Minneapolis police for 19 years.
It was not immediately clear what the expected charges Chauvin could face are.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Read the full report here.
BREAKING NOW: Minneapolis Officer’s Murder Charge UPGRADED, 3 Others Charged in Killing of George Floyd
Fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s charge will be upgraded to 2nd Degree Murder Wednesday, according to Fox News and other sources, adding the other 3 officers who were present during George Floyd’s death will also be charged.
“Chauvin will now be charged with second-degree murder, The Star Tribune first reported. The other three officers involved — Thomas Lane, J.A. Kueng and Tou Thao – will be charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder,” reports Fox News.
BREAKING: Attorney General Keith Ellison to elevate charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder; three other officers to be charged with aiding and abetting murder, sources say. https://t.co/NTBkdBH4Oo
— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) June 3, 2020
“We expect all of the police officers to be arrested before we have the memorial here in Minneapolis tomorrow. Because we cannot have two justice systems in America – one for black America, one for white America. We must have equal justice for the United States of America,” said the attorney for the Floyd family.
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