Jury selection to start Monday as Chauvin trial begins

Jury selection is set to start Monday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces charges in the 2020 killing of George Floyd. Opening statements in the trial are scheduled for March 29.

This is an MPR News morning update for Monday, March 8, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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