DEREK CHAUVIN TRIAL

Judge warns media at Chauvin trial of possible removal

Judge Peter CahillMINNEAPOLIS – The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd is threatening to remove a media pool and shut down a media center over some reporting on the case. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill was visibly angry Wednesday as he described a pool report that included a reporter’s attempts…

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…