George Floyd

This is day 15 of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

The prosecution outlined to jurors why Mr. Chauvin should be found guilty. Then, the prosecution delivered its rebuttal to the closing arguments of the defense, and the case was handed to the jury for deliberations.

This is day 14 of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

The day commenced outside the hearing of the jury to debate what evidence could be introduced during the prosecution’s rebuttal after the defense stated it would rest its case. Mr. Chauvin told Judge Cahill that he would invoke his Fifth Amendment right to not testify in his trial. The defense cross-examined Dr. Martin Tobin, a pulmonary and critical care physician, to provide further testimony on the results of blood tests conducted on Mr. Floyd. Judge Cahill then instructed the jury to reconvene the following Monday for closing arguments, and he next reconvened court after the defense rested so that attorneys for both sides could address the court over any concerns with the instructions provided to the jury.

This is day 13 of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

The defense moved for an immediate acquittal arguing the prosecution had not proven its case. Judge Peter Cahill denied this motion. Adrienne Cousins, attorney for Morries Hall, an acquaintance of George Floyd and eyewitness, argued her client could not testify without incriminating himself. After briefly questioning Mr. Hall, Judge Peter Cahill agreed he would not be required to testify. The defense and prosecution called Dr. David Fowler, a retired Maryland chief medical examiner, to testify about what he believed caused George Floyd’s death.

There are several two-and three-minute program breaks between recesses in the trial.

This is day 12 of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

The judge and attorneys deliberated the use of footage from police body-worn cameras. The defense then questioned Minneapolis police officer Scott Creighton, former Hennepin County paramedic Michelle Moseng, and Shawanda Hill, a friend of Mr. Floyd. The defense and prosecution questioned Minneapolis Park Police Officer Peter Chang. The defense recalled Nicole Mackenzie, a medical support coordinator for the Minneapolis Police Department, and the defense and prosecution questioned Barry Brodd, a use-of-force expert and former police officer. Judge Cahill released the jurors and met briefly with the attorneys to discuss legal matters.

This is day 11 of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

Before the jury was brought in, several court motions were considered involving witness testimony. In addition, the defense offered a motion to sequester the jury in light of a recent police shooting north of Minneapolis. Judge Peter Cahill, of the Minnesota Fourth Judicial District, denied the request to sequester the jurors. The prosecution and defense questioned Dr. Jonathan Rich, a cardiologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago; Philonise Floyd, brother of Mr. Floyd; and Seth Stoughton, a use-of-force expert teaching law at the University of South Carolina and a former Tallahassee police officer.

This is day 10 of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

The prosecution and defense began questioning of Dr. Lindsey Thomas, a forensic pathologist and expert. Both sides re-directed questions to Dr. Thomas after their initial round of questioning. Then, the prosecution and defense questioned Dr. Andrew Baker, the chief medical examiner of Hennepin County, about the autopsy he performed on Mr. Floyd.

There are several two-and three-minute program breaks between recesses in the trial.

This is day nine of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

The prosecution and defense questioned Dr. Martin Tobin, a pulmonary and critical care physician and expert. The prosecution and defense afterward began their questioning of forensic toxicologist Daniel Isenschmid of NMS Labs.

This is day eight of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

The prosecution and defense teams continued questioning of Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Jody Stiger, a use of force expert. The other witnesses were James Reyerson, a special agent with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and one of several who investigated the events leading to Mr. Floyd’s death, and McKenzie Anderson and Breahna Giles, both forensic scientists with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The prosecution questioned Susan Neith, a forensic chemist with NMS Labs in Pennsylvania.

There are several two-and three-minute program breaks between recesses in the trial.

This is day seven of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests. 

Before the jurors were brought in, attorneys met to determine whether Morries Hall, a friend of Floyd who was in the car with him before he was pulled over, should testify at a later time. Mr. Hall’s attorney argued that testifying about his actions on May 25 had the potential to incriminate her client. Judge Peter Cahill announced that the defense would draft limited questions to ask Mr. Hall and submit them for review and discussion in the next two days. Prosecution and defense attorneys then questioned two Minneapolis Police Department members, Sergeant Ker Yang and Lieutenant Johnny Mercil, and Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Jody Stiger, who was brought in as an expert witness for the prosecution.

This is day six of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

The sixth day began with attorneys for the prosecution and defense questioning Dr. Bradford Wankhede Langenfeld from the Hennepin County Medical Center. Dr. Langenfeld was the emergency room doctor who attended to George Floyd and later pronounced him dead. Following his testimony, attorneys for the prosecution and defense questioned Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, covering his career background, the department’s use of force training, and de-escalation tactics. Later, they questioned Minneapolis police officer Katie Blackwell, who leads the department’s training division.

There are several two-and three-minute program breaks between recesses in the trial.

This is day five of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

On day five attorneys for the prosecution and defense questioned Lieutenant Richard Zimmerman of the Minneapolis Police Department.

This is day four of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

Day four began with attorneys for the prosecution and defense questioning Mr. Floyd’s girlfriend, Courteney Ross. Then, they questioned Hennepin County paramedic Seth Bravinder, Captain Jeremy Norton of the Minneapolis Fire Department, and David Pleoger, a former sergeant with the Minneapolis Police Department who was on duty the night Mr. Floyd died.

There are several two-and three-minute program breaks between recesses in the trial.

This is day three of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

Defense continued its cross-examination of Minneapolis firefighter Genevieve Hansen. The prosecution and defense questioned former Cup Foods store clerk Christopher Martin as well as Minneapolis residents and eyewitnesses Charles McMillian and Christopher Belfrey. Mr. McMillian during questioning broke down after watching video footage from the scene, prompting the judge to take a short break. Minneapolis police lieutenant James Jeffrey Rugel was direct examined by the prosecution. Mr. Rugel was brought in as a foundational expert witness in police technology to discuss police body cams and camera footage.

There are several two-and three-minute program breaks between recesses in the trial.

This is the second day of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Mr. Chauvin was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

As the day concluded, the judge questioned and reprimanded a representative from the family of one of the witnesses for taking photos in the court building, which is prohibited.

This is day two of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests. 

The day began with a motion to Judge Peter Cahill to keep private the identities of three witnesses, an 18-year old, a nine-year-old, and a 17-year old. Judge Peter Cahill approved the motion. Then, Donald Williams, a security guard who was at the scene that day, continued his second day of testimony, answering questions from both sides. The prosecution then questioned the minor witnesses, whose faces are not visible. The final witness was Minneapolis firefighter Genevieve Hansen, who was off duty when she came upon the scene that day. She answered questions from both the prosecution and the defense.

There are several two-and three-minute program breaks between recesses in the trial.

This is the first day of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Mr. Chauvin was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

In this portion, the prosecution and defense questioned 911 dispatcher Jena Scurry, former convenience store clerk Alisha Oyler, and and private security guard Donald Williams. 

Due to technical difficulties, the final few minutes of this portion of the trial are unavailable.

This is the first day of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Mr. Chauvin was charged with second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in connection to the death of George Floyd. The video of Mr. Floyd’s arrest sparked nationwide protests.

In this portion, attorneys for the prosecution and defense delivered opening statements, and the prosecution questioned 911 dispatcher Jena Scurry.