Many watching the trial see it as political and a referendum on police and police procedures, including Floyd family members and their attorney Ben Crump.
opening statements
Witness lists, cross-examinations, and ‘The Wire’
The state will call their first witness in the Chauvin case, with the order of witnesses being strategic and the defense being given notice of potential witnesses one week before trial.
WATCH: Derek Chauvin Trial— opening statements
Opening statements have begun in the State vs. Derek Chauvin.
