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According to CNN and NBC News reporter Gabe Gutierrez jurors in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin have concluded deliberating for the day.
Trial of Derek Chauvin in death of George Floyd now in the hands of the jury
By: Scripps National
and last updated 2021-04-19 17:38:50-04
MINNEAPOLIS â The jury is now deliberating the charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
WARNING: This story and attached videos contains descriptions and images of situations that may be disturbing.
Chauvin is facing second- and third-degree murder and manslaughter charges in the death of Floyd. Widely-shared bystander video showed Chauvin and other officers on top of Floyd for more than nine minutes, including Chauvin with his knee on the man s neck and back.
LIVE: Closings arguments underway in Derek Chauvin trial as US awaits verdict
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Defense attorney Eric Nelson presents his closing arguments in the case against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin
By: Scripps National
and last updated 2021-04-19 16:10:21-04
UPDATE, 4:10 p.m. ET: A prosecutor offered a rebuttal closing statement. State attorney Jerry Blackwell reminded jurors to use common sense, bringing up the testimony of the 9-year-old witness who told officers to get off him.
UPDATE, 3:45 p.m. ET: After a lunch break, defense attorney Eric Nelson continued with his closing statements.
WARNING: This story and the live stream of closing arguments contains descriptions and images of situations that may be disturbing.
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