Attorneys sift strong opinions, anxiety among Chauvin jurors

MINNEAPOLIS – Jury selection opens its second day Wednesday in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death last May.

Derek Chauvin faces second-degree murder and manslaughter charges.

Several potential jurors were dismissed Tuesday, including some who said they wouldn’t be able to set aside their strong views about the case.

Jury selection is proceeding even as a potential appellate court ruling could halt the trial. That matter involves the state’s desire to add a third-degree murder charge against Chauvin.