Attorneys argue over whether friend
with George Floyd on day of arrest
must testify at Chauvin trial
Posted By: NorthernDog, 4/6/2021 3:05:52 PM
MINNEAPOLIS — A seventh day of testimony has begun in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, but the jurors were not present when attorneys made their arguments Tuesday about whether a witness to George Floyd's arrest should be compelled to testify. (Snip) In Tuesday's hearing out of the view of the jury, Hall appeared via video hookup and explained through his attorney that he would be exposed to a potential third-degree murder charge and other possible felony counts should he be forced to answer questions in Chauvin's trial. Cousins said her client "has been provided no immunity, no protection for his testimony
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Attorneys argue over whether friend
with George Floyd on day of arrest
must testify at Chauvin trial 7 replies
with George Floyd on day of arrest
must testify at Chauvin trial 7 replies
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It's odd how so few people in the trial actually knew George Floyd. And now his best friend refuses to testify.