2021-03-29 Derek Chauvin opening statements
Al Sharpton arrives for a press conference outside the Hennepin County Government Center where opening statements in the Derek Chauvin were set to begin an hour later.
Al Sharpton arrives for a press conference outside the Hennepin County Government Center where opening statements in the Derek Chauvin were set to begin an hour later.
Toussaint Morrison and Mel Reeves speak at a press conference asking for the firing of a Minneapolis Police Officer who was shown on bystander video punching a teenager the night before. The teen was said to be protesting the arrest of who the Minneapolis Police said was a carjacking suspect. The Minneapolis Police have said an internal affairs investigation was opened.
Protesters march near the Minnesota State Capitol demanding justice for George Floyd as well as all lives impacted by police brutality.
Thousands march the day before the start of jury selection in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. The former Minneapolis Police officer is charged with the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020.
Protesters gather outside the Governor’s Residence seeking justice and change for the victims of police brutality.