Murder Charge Row Clouds Start of Accused Floyd Killer’s Trial (2)

Jury selection in the trial of George Floyd’s accused killer is in flux over whether third-degree murder will be added to the charges facing Derek Chauvin, a former police officer.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals March 5 reversed Judge Peter Cahill’s initial refusal to restore the third degree murder charge, sending the case back to him to reconsider. Adding the third degree charge to the trial would require Chauvin to fend off two murder charges in addition to a second-degree manslaughter charge. Defense attorney Eric Nelson said he plans to appeal the circuit court’s decision ...