Derek Chauvin trial: How will the jury be selected?

Jury selection in the Derek Chauvin trial is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 8 and is expected to last three weeks. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. 

Legal experts say it could be challenging to find impartial jury in Chauvin trial

Legal experts agree it will be a struggle to find an impartial jury and jurors who are willing to serve on the high-profile, high-stakes Derek Chauvin trial during a pandemic.

Community leaders in Twin Cities work to prevent repeat of unrest during Chauvin trial

With public safety concerns on the rise, as the trial of Derek Chauvin is set to start in Minneapolis, community leaders are working to prevent any repeat of the civil unrest the Twin Cities faced last year.

Minneapolis leaders say added security around Chauvin trial won't infringe on peaceful protests

As the trial for one of the former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death approaches, city leaders are promising security for the trial won't prevent peaceful demonstrations in the city.

Who is Derek Chauvin?

Derek Chauvin is a former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd. 

Vote on Chauvin trial security funding could happen as soon as Monday; no deal in hand yet

Minnesota legislative leaders say a vote on Derek Chauvin murder trial security funding could happen as early as Monday -- the same day jury selection is scheduled to begin -- while cautioning that an elusive deal is still not in hand.

Minneapolis mayor reaches out to community as Derek Chauvin trial approaches

With the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin less than 10 days away, uncertainty is growing about safety in the coming months.

Minneapolis drops plan to hire social media influencers for Chauvin trial

The City of Minneapolis announced Monday it is dropping its plan to pay social media influencers to push out the city's messaging during trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd.

Appeals court hears oral arguments on 3rd-degree murder charge in Chauvin case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Monday over reinstating the third-degree murder charge in the case against Derek Chauvin.

Principal calls on Minneapolis community to offer in-person activities during break

A Minneapolis high school principal called on her community to offer in-person activities for students during a two-week break at the beginning of April that will coincide with a high-profile murder trial in the city. 

Community members wary of Operation Safety Net ahead of trial

Preparation was a keyword during a news conference Monday with local, state, and federal law enforcement agency leaders discussing the latest developments in the Minneapolis Police Department’s new "Operation Safety Net" initiative.

Minneapolis City Council raises concerns over heavy security surrounding Chauvin trial

As more barriers appear in downtown Minneapolis one week away from jury selection in the Derek Chauvin trial, it’s a very visible sign of how seriously law enforcement are preparing to prevent problems.

Legal experts preview 'surprising' appeals court hearing in Derek Chauvin case

Monday, lawyers for the state of Minnesota will try to convince the state court of appeals to add a third-degree murder charge to former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s case.