Chauvin trial: Final juror seated; opening statements set for Monday

The 15th and final juror has been seated for the trial of ex-Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for Monday. The man will be dismissed if none of the other jurors drop out by Monday. The court is in recess until then.

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