Closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial are set for Monday morning, followed by jury deliberations. Author: Heidi Wigdahl Updated: 10:30 PM CDT April 18, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS Before jury deliberations begin in the Derek Chauvin trial, the prosecution and defense will have one last chance to drive home their cases during closing arguments on Monday morning.
Chauvin is charged with second-degree and third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. Bystander video and police body camera footage showed the former Minneapolis police officer kneeling on Floyd for nine minutes and 29 seconds.
As we get closer to a verdict, Jhermayne Bundy of Brooklyn Center said, The tension is high and I think it should be. It needs to be watched. I think the nation needs to see it and keep up with this.