Derek Chauvin

Chauvin won’t testify at murder trial in Floyd’s death

By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski and Tammy Webber

The defense at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd has rested its case without putting Chauvin on the stand, wrapping up after two days of testimony to the prosecution’s two weeks. Chauvin informed the court Thursday that he will not testify, saying he would invoke his Fifth Amendment right not to take the stand.

14th juror selected for Chauvin trial

The 14th juror has been selected in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer accused of killing George Floyd. According to the court, the juror is a white woman in her 20’s. She said she would like to hear both sides of the case and more details about police training.