Jury in Floyd death trial being picked
THE long process of jury selection has begun in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death.
Derek Chauvin faces seconddegree murder and manslaughter charges.
Several potential jurors have already been dismissed, including some who said they would not be able to set aside their strong views about the case.
A widely seen eyewitness video of Mr Floyd’s arrest last May recorded his repeated pleas he could not breathe while Chauvin pressed his knee into his neck.
The first three jurors who were selected – two men and one woman – all said they had heard some details about the case against Chauvin but would be able to put aside their opinions.
POLICE are appealing to trace a wanted man.
David Callow (pictured), 49, is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the conditions of his license. He was jailed in 2011 for armed robbery and possession of a shotgun, before being released in 2015. He is known to have links to the Bury area.
Anyone with information can call police on 0161 856 8257.
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