Closing arguments in the trial of Derek Chuavin, the former Minneapolis cop accused of murdering George Floyd, ended just before 4 p.m. central time Monday, April 19th.
Minnesota prosecutor Steve Schleicher addressed the jury first, his statements lasting just under two hours; Chauvin’s defense attorney, Eric Nelson, spoke afterwards, his remarks dragging on for nearly three hours (two-and-a-half hours in, the judge was forced to stop Nelson for a lunch break). After Nelson spoke, another prosecutor, Jerry Blackwell, was allowed to offer a rebuttal for the state.
Prior to the statements,...
Minnesota prosecutor Steve Schleicher addressed the jury first, his statements lasting just under two hours; Chauvin’s defense attorney, Eric Nelson, spoke afterwards, his remarks dragging on for nearly three hours (two-and-a-half hours in, the judge was forced to stop Nelson for a lunch break). After Nelson spoke, another prosecutor, Jerry Blackwell, was allowed to offer a rebuttal for the state.
Prior to the statements,...
- 4/19/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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