Witnesses called were Jena Scurry, a 911 dispatcher Alisha Oyler, who saw Floyd’s arrest from her workplace and Donald Williams, professional fighter with experience in security, a witness on the street who repeatedly asked Chauvin to release Floyd’s neck. Lawyers for the defense made a case that drugs and health problems caused Floyd’s death. Opening statements for the prosecution included viewing nearly nine and a half minutes of cell phone footage showing George Floyd prone on the ground, with Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck. Day 1 of Derek Chauvin Trial: PBS NewsHour Report PBS NewsHour is broadcast weeknights at 7 p.m. A sign rests next to a candle in New York after the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of killing George Floyd on Tuesday. See streams or evening reports by PBS News Hour on days of the trial, below. The manslaughter charge requires proof that Chauvin caused Floyd’s death through negligence that created an unreasonable risk. For third-degree murder, they must prove that Chauvin’s actions caused Floyd’s death, and were reckless and without regard for human life. The key questions at trial will be whether Chauvin caused Floyd’s death and whether his actions were reasonable.įrom the PBS NewsHour site, giving background for today’s trial opening: For the unintentional second-degree murder charge, prosecutors have to prove Chauvin’s conduct was a “substantial causal factor” in Floyd’s death, and that Chauvin was committing felony assault at the time. ET daily: Trial with jury expected to begin. ET daily: Lawyers can address legal questions with the trial judge.ġ0:30 a.m. The trial is taking place in Minneapolis (CDT), which is one hour behind ET.Ĩ:30-9:30 a.m. He is the former police officer accused of murdering George Floyd on May 25, 2020, while on duty in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jury selection wrapped up last week, and the trial is expected to take four weeks. He was charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd's death on May 25, 2020. Opening statements began Monday, March 29, 2021, in the trial of Derek Chauvin. 04:52 How the fatal arrest of George Floyd unfolded 04:33 What were you thinking: Terrence Floyd addresses Chauvin in court 03:50 Bernice King draws historical parallel on the Chauvin. The trial of ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin began Monday. See streams and reports for Week 2 of Derek Chauvin trial, starting April 5. PBS NewsHour will provide live streaming feed of the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. June 25 George Floyds Family Says Chauvins Sentencing Is One Step Closer To Healing by Laurel Wamsley Philonise Floyd speaks at a news conference Friday in Minneapolis after the sentencing. Day 5 of trial adjourned at 12:40pm until Monday, April 5. Friday, April 2 stream of Day 5 of the trial, above.
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