WATCH LIVE | Derek Chauvin trial in the death of George Floyd begins with opening statements

The Derek Chauvin trial in the death of George Floyd is underway in Minneapolis. 

Chauvin faces charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges. The three other officers charged in the case — J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas K. Lane and Tou Thao — are set to be tried separately in August.


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