Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the May 25 killing of George Floyd, and opening statements are slated for March 29. Chauvin is charged with second-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter. Here's a rundown of the main players in the courtroom during the trial.
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Who's who in the courtroom during the Derek Chauvin trial
Here's a look at the major players in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer for the killing of George Floyd.
March 11, 2021 at 4:20PM

In this screen grab from video, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides over jury selection in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis. Chauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020 death of George Floyd. (Court TV, via AP, Pool) (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Abby Simons
Team LeaderAbby Simons is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Public Safety Editor. Her team covers crime and courts across the metro. She joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in 2008 and previously reported on crime, courts and politics.
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