George Floyd s brother testifies in spark of life phase of Derek Chauvin trial
Key moments from Day 11 of the Derek Chauvin trial UP NEXT The jury has heard extensively about George Floyd s drug addiction, but until Monday little had been shared to humanize the man prosecutors say died in the most inhumane way. Prosecutors winding down their murder case against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, called Floyd s brother, Philonise Floyd, to the witness stand to provide what is known in Minnesota as spark of life doctrine testimony. Stemming from a 1985 state Supreme Court case, Minnesota is rare in permitting such personal and often emotional testimony from loved ones of an alleged crime victim in advance of a verdict. In most states, such testimony is reserved for victim impact statements during sentencing if there is a conviction.
George Floyd s brother Philonise breaks down in tears at Derek Chauvin murder trial as prosecutors show photos of his sibling as a child, a teen and a father
Derek Chauvin s murder trial over the death of George Floyd resumed for an 11th day on Monday
Floyd s younger brother Philonise broke down in tears within minutes of taking the witness stand after lunch
Philonise broke down in tears trial as the court was shown photos of Floyd s life as a sibling, a son and a father
First on the stand on Monday was Dr Jonathan Rich, a cardiologist who reviewed Floyd s autopsy
Use-of-force expert Seth Stoughton, a former cop turned law professor, took the stand on Monday afternoon as the state prepared to wrap up its case against Chauvin in Minneapolis.
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