Category: jury

READ: Jury Instructions in Derek Chauvin’s Trial

Jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin were told to follow the law in determining whether he is guilty of any of the three charges against him, even if they do not agree with the law. The jury was also instructed to consider all the evidence they heard and saw during…


Jury Set for Ex-officer’s Trial in George Floyd’s Death; Starts Monday

MINNEAPOLIS—A jury has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for Monday in a case that led to nationwide protests and riots. The final juror was chosen Tuesday, wrapping up a process that took more than two weeks and was complicated by worldwide…