Delay Sought In Chauvin Trial After City Settlement With Floyd Family

Delay Sought In Chauvin Trial After City Settlement With Floyd Family

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The transcript discusses the concerns over delaying the trial due to a $27 million settlement between Minneapolis and George Floyd's family. The defense has filed motions to move the trial out of Hennepin County and to sequester jurors. Seven jurors have been selected, with four being white. The trial will be covered by Court TV.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the judge being asked to delay the trial?

Due to a new witness coming forward

The defense needs more time to prepare

Because of a $27 million settlement

The judge is on vacation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions has the defense taken regarding the trial?

Requested more time for jury selection

Asked for a retrial

Filed motions to change the trial location and sequester jurors

Requested a new judge

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jurors have been selected so far?

Six

Five

Eight

Seven

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the racial composition of the selected jurors?

None are white

Four are white

Three are white

All are white

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can the trial be watched live?

On the local news channel

On a streaming service

On the radio

On Court TV