Jurors to be asked about $27m settlement ahead of George Floyd murder trial
Prosecutors oppose efforts to move the trial or dismiss jurors who have heard about the settlement, saying the issue has ‘been overblown’
17 March 2021 - 14:47
New York — The judge in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in last year’s arrest of George Floyd, will ask jurors on Wednesday about their knowledge of the city’s settlement with Floyd’s family.
Mayor Jacob Frey joined some of Floyd’s relatives at a news conference on Friday to announce the city would pay them $27m to settle their federal wrongful-death lawsuit against the city, one of the largest settlements of its kind...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.