2/ Chauvin is facing charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in Floyd's death, an incident a bystander captured on a video that was seen around the world. Read more about the charges and what prosecutors must prove in order to convict Chauvin:http://strib.mn/3uYLpsb
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3/ The trial opened today at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis, with Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill hearing arguments over whether he should reinstate a third-degree murder charge against Chauvin.http://strib.mn/3qtLa4W
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4/ Quick rewind: The Court of Appeals ruled late last week that Cahill erred in previously dismissing the third-degree murder charge against Chauvin. The court asked Cahill to reconsider the charge. More on that here:http://strib.mn/3sWSSGn
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5/ Chauvin's defense attorney, Eric Nelson, said he plans to ask the State Supreme Court to overturn that Court of Appeals ruling — but he is willing to proceed with jury selection. He said he expected to petition to the Supreme Court as soon as Tuesday.http://strib.mn/3qtLa4W
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6/ Cahill paused the jury selection while he waited to hear from the Court of Appeals about whether selection could proceed while the third-degree charge is unresolved. He ordered prospective jurors dismissed for the day, wanting them to return Tuesday.http://strib.mn/3qsu0ET
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7/ He initially said he would start the trial with the issue unresolved, starting with jury selection — a meticulous task that could take up to three weeks to accomplish before an anticipated March 29 date for opening statements.http://strib.mn/3bpuuY3
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8/ Chauvin’s trial will be the first high-profile criminal trial in a Minnesota state court to be broadcast live. Cahill ordered it to be livestreamed due to global interest in the case, limited courthouse space and COVID-19 restrictions. Watch live here: https://bit.ly/3ruKWvN pic.twitter.com/RHjd5OxeAY
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9/ Because of the pandemic, attendance in the courtroom is limited to Judge Cahill; the jury; the defendant, Derek Chauvin; up to four members of the defense team; up to four members of the state’s prosecution team; a judge’s clerk; and a few others.http://strib.mn/3bgIALC
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10/ Also in attendance will be a court reporter; one observer for the state, which could be a member of Floyd’s family; one observer for the defense, which could be a family member of Chauvin; two members of the news media; and one audio/video technician.http://strib.mn/3bgIALC
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11/ The rest of the news media will be in a court-designated media business center in the 625 Building, across the street from the Government Center. Up to 40 additional members of the media will be able to watch the proceedings via video feed from there. http://strib.mn/3bgIALC pic.twitter.com/TpB61Ky5Ls
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12/ To ensure the safety of trial participants, the Government Center will remain closed to the public, including people who work there except for those involved with the trial and a limited number of building staff. Skyway access will also be closed. http://strib.mn/3bgIALC pic.twitter.com/OdwRZDVvpb
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13/ The defendant and everyone else participating in the trial will arrive and leave through secured areas and be escorted to the courtroom. They will not park in public nor will they be seen walking into the building through public areas. http://strib.mn/3bgIALC pic.twitter.com/HKEDZlBpZY
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14/ City officials have also placed concrete barriers and other "fortifications" around government buildings, including the Government Center, Minneapolis City Hall and police precincts. Law enforcement and Minnesota National Guard troops will be present. http://strib.mn/3bgIALC pic.twitter.com/1y5NODGECx
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15/ So far, the only road closure announced in downtown Minneapolis is S. 6th Street between 3rd and 4th avenues, which runs under the Government Center's two adjoining towers.http://strib.mn/3bgIALC
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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. http://strib.mn/3bgIALC pic.twitter.com/dDhyzT0iqL
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17/ Demonstrations are also expected at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue — the area where Floyd was killed — which has now become a memorial known as George Floyd Square.http://strib.mn/3qtqyKa
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18/ Chauvin's three former colleagues, who were also involved in Floyd’s death — J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao — are charged with aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter and are scheduled to be tried in one trial Aug. 23.http://strib.mn/3bgIALC
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