Judge rules Derek Chauvin murder trial will continue, stay in Minneapolis

By CNN Newsource

Published March 19, 2021 8:47 AM

A judge in Minneapolis Friday rejected defense motions to postpone and relocate Derek Chauvin’s murder trial in the death of George Floyd.

The decision come one week after the city agreed to pay $27 million to Floyd’s estate — an announcement defense lawyers argued prejudiced their client in the middle of jury selection.

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