Jury seated for Derek Chauvin Trial

MINNEAPOLIS – A jury has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for March 29.

The final juror was chosen Tuesday,  more than two weeks after the process began.

Attorneys and the judge worked through more than 100 people, dismissing most because they acknowledged strong views about an incident that was captured on bystander video and shook the nation.

Derek Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of Floyd.

Floyd’s death sparked peaceful protests and riots that resulted in property destruction across the U.S.