In the Derek Chauvin trial lawyers are trying to argue that drugs and a heart condition contributed to George Floyd's death, and not the more than nine minutes that the former police officer knelt on his neck. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
But this whole trial has been overshadowed by the rising tensions over the death of a young Black man, Duante Wright, shot dead by police officer Kim Potter.
She now faces a charge of second degree manslaughter. No doubt the authorities will be hoping that will be enough to calm the protesters, who took to the streets once again last night.
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But this whole trial has been overshadowed by the rising tensions over the death of a young Black man, Duante Wright, shot dead by police officer Kim Potter.
She now faces a charge of second degree manslaughter. No doubt the authorities will be hoping that will be enough to calm the protesters, who took to the streets once again last night.
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