Verdict reached in trial of Derek Chauvin, to be announced shortly
Defense attorney Eric Nelson and former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin on April 19, 2021.[Courtroom Video]
A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who’s charged in the death of George Floyd.
The verdict will be read in court between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., according to the court.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS will live-stream that announcement on KSTP.com and YouTube.
Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The 12 jurors have to reach a unanimous decision on each count to deliver the verdict.
Chauvin arrived in court with his attorney shortly after 3 p.m., according to the court pool reporter.
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