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Week 4 of Chauvin trial: A special edition of Minnesota Today

A group of men stand in a hospital hallway.
In a screenshot taken from a bodycam worn by former Minneapolis police Sgt. David Pleoger, Derek Chauvin is seen in the hallway of a hospital, along with other officers and paramedics, after George Floyd was transported there on May 25, 2020. It was introduced as evidence in the trial of ex-officer Chauvin on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Screenshot of Court TV video

Wrenching testimony from bystanders interspersed with video of George Floyd’s last moments dominated the first week of testimony in the trial of Derek Chauvin. The former Minneapolis police officer’s superiors also testified that the force used seemed beyond what was necessary. This is a special edition of Minnesota Today for April 3, 2021. Hosted by Nina Moini. Music by Gary Meister.

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