Meet the many prosecutors in the Derek Chauvin case
Experts agree the roles played by prosecutors are based on the skill sets each brings, but appearances matter, too.
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In this image taken from video, prosecutor Jerry Blackwell, questions witness Darnella Frazier as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides during opening statements March 30 in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. [ AP ]
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Viewers watching the trial of a former Minneapolis officer charged with murder in George Floydâs death may be struck by the array of prosecutors taking turns presenting their case. The choice of who does what is no accident.
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It’s been more than 300 days since Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on George Floyd’s neck but time hasn’t dampened the mental anguish of seeing a Black man die under the weight of a white man sworn to protect the public.
Instead, Chauvin’s criminal trial, which began on March 29 and is expected to continue for weeks, has only heightened the emotional toll of the disturbing event.
Chauvin faces charges of manslaughter and murder, and to make their case that Floyd died because Chauvin used excessive force prosecutors have been relying heavily on the 9 minute, 29 seconds-long video that captured Floyd’s final moments. They’ve replayed it over and over to the courtroom, and to all those watching the proceedings live on television. The video’s been
Legion of Chauvin prosecutors, each with own role
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