Jury retires to begin deliberations in George Floyd murder trial

MINNEAPOLIS - The jury in the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murdering George Floyd retired on Monday to begin its deliberations in the closely watched case.

Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill issued final instructions to the jury after prosecutors and the defense attorney for Derek Chauvin made their closing arguments.

"You must be absolutely fair," Cahill said. "Consider and weigh the evidence and apply the law."

AFP