Week 6 of the Chauvin trial: A special edition of Minnesota Today
Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin (right) speaks during his trial in the killing of George Floyd on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
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The murder trial of Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd enters the final stages, with closing arguments set for Monday. The defense rested its case on Thursday after the former Minneapolis police officer said he would not take the stand in his own defense. And the Twin Cities area is rocked by another police killing of a Black man. This is a special edition of Minnesota Today for Saturday, April 17, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Theme music by Gary Meister.
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