Asked about her opinion on Black Lives Matter, she said, “I like the idea of what it's supposed to be about. She said she believes her community improved because of the massive protests that took place after Floyd’s death. “But I’m not as concerned about it as I probably should be,” she said.įriends “kind of consider me to be a type of mediator,” she said, which could be helpful during jury deliberations. Like some other jurors, she said she could face personal risk by serving. One of her only concerns about jury duty was whether she would have time to check her blood sugar because she has Type 1 diabetes. The young woman, whose occupation didn't come up during jury questioning, has an uncle who works as a police officer in northern Minnesota. “I was super-excited” to be called for the jury, she said. Getting a chance to serve on the Chauvin jury was the reason this young woman registered to vote, she told the court. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd.
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In this image taken from video, defense attorney Eric Nelson, left, and defendant former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, right, and Nelson's assistant Amy Voss, back, introduce themselves to potential jurors as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides, prior to continuing jury selection, Monday, March 15, 2021, in the trial of Chauvin, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn.
He and his fiancee recently visited the area where George Floyd died, in part because they have considered moving to that area of Minneapolis, he said. He plays Ultimate Frisbee and frequently hikes and backpacks during the warmer months. He said that background would make him a good juror. Chemist, white man in his 20sĬiting his science training, the first juror selected said he is “pretty logical” and passionate about his work. He was dismissed after the others showed up as scheduled on the first day. For Chauvin's trial, a 15th person was selected, too. Two more served as alternates, which means they are not taking part in deliberations. What happens now?įollow the trial: We'll provide key updates and analysis from the courtroom and on events surrounding the trial. Here's what's next in the Chauvin trial: The evidence is in at the trial of Derek Chauvin, charged in the death of George Floyd. But their answers provide a glimpse into how they might respond to the evidence they heard over the past few weeks.
Discussing her opinion about Black Lives Matter, one woman responded, “I am Black, and my life matters."īefore being selected, the jurors pledged to set their opinions aside.
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