Civil Rights Attorney Weighs In On Day 1 Derek Chauvin Trial

Phoenix Civil Rights Atty Benjamin Taylor shares his thoughts on the first day of trial for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. Fifteen jurors were seated during jury selection, but Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill dismissed the 15th juror before opening statements. The 14 remaining jurors will hear the whole case, but only 12 will deliberate. The two alternate jurors will step in if one of the 12 has to excuse themselves from the case. Judge Cahill has instructed the jurors to avoid any media coverage of the trial.