Jury selection in the trial of ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin, charged in connection to the death of George Floyd, moved slowly Tuesday, beginning a day later than scheduled -- even though a looming appellate ruling threatened to push the case back weeks or even months as the state tries to reinstate a third-degree murder count.
A number of potential jurors told the court they would be unable to put aside the preexisting perceptions of the case after video went viral showing Chauvin's knee on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes before the latter's death.
GEORGE FLOYD CASE: DEREK CHAUVIN TRIAL TO BEGIN TUESDAY, A DAY LATER THAN EXPECTED
FAST FACTS
- Six potential jurors were dismissed and three chosen in Day 1 of Chauvin jury selection
- Chauvin is currently charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter
- Jury selection will end after 14 people are picked -- 12 jurors who will deliberate the case and two alternates
- The process could take about three weeks
State prosecutors filed a motion Monday with the state Court of Appeals asking to stop the case until the Minnesota Supreme Court makes a decision on whether or not to reinstate a charge of third-degree murder.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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