Chauvin trial: 1 more juror to go; opening statements draw near
A juror selected Monday brought the total chosen to 14, enough for a jury of 12 plus two alternates. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill, though, said he intends to seat one more juror as a precaution. The final juror picked would be excused on Monday, when opening statements begin, unless one of the other 14 drops out for some reason.
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