WATCH LIVE | Derek Chauvin trial continues with witness testimony
Published Date: 4/12/2021
Source: Washington Post
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin continues on April 13. Chauvin, who was filmed with his knee on George Floyd’s neck in May, faces murder and manslaughter charges for the encounter that sparked months of historic protests around the world. This stream contains graphic content. After nearly two weeks of witnesses and experts examining Floyd's death and Chauvin’s use of force, the prosecution is set to yield to the defense to start making its case. Judge Peter Cahill indicated to jurors that Chauvin’s defense would present its case this week, with closing arguments from both sides expected to come Monday. The Post’s Libby Casey will anchor live coverage featuring reporters Mary Beth Albright, Keith Alexander, Holly Bailey, Rhonda Colvin, Nicole Ellis, Hannah Jewell, Robert Samuels, and Eugene Scott. Plus, columnist James Hohmann. Read more: https://wapo.st/3mGTNZI. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/