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The murder of George Floyd

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A Hennepin County judge on Friday banned four Hennepin County prosecutors, including county attorney Mike Freeman, from participating in the trial because they met privately with the county medical examiner to discuss the autopsy results. 

A Hennepin County judge will hear arguments Friday morning in the case of four former police officers charged in the death of George Floyd. Attorneys representing the men will argue against a joint trial and request that the trial be moved outside the county. All four defendants have also asked for charges to be dismissed.  

Judge to hear arguments Friday in Floyd killing case

Two men walk through a crowd of people yelling. 

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Sketch of a hearing of the case of four ex-cops charged in Floyd's death.

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Two men wearing face masks stand in front of microphones. 

Two men walking through a crowd of people yelling. 

A man wearing a face mask and suit looking to the left. 

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A man puts his hand on the back of another man leaning over. 

A tear runs down the face of a man wearing a face mask.

A man wearing a suit and face mask walks out of a building

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A person wears a mask that reads "Black Lives Matter."

A group gathers in a street wearing masks, each holding up a fist.

A protester holds a sign that reads 'Justice for George Floyd."

A woman holds a sign while dancing with two younger children.

George Floyd killing: Judge disqualifies Freeman from cops' trial

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