Today’s Headlines and Commentary
As the jury deliberates whether Derek Chauvin will be convicted of murder for a second day, President Biden told reporters today that the evidence against Chauvin is “overwhelming,” reports the New York Times. Biden also said he was praying for the “right verdict,” and yesterday called George Floyd’s family to express his support.
In preparation for the Chauvin verdict, the city of Minneapolis has spent the last several days tightening security and bolstering barricades around government buildings, writes the Wall Street Journal. The mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis have requested greater assistance from the National Guard, which has already deployed 3,000 troops to the area.