9 Jurors Now Selected In Derek Chauvin Trial

9 Jurors Now Selected In Derek Chauvin Trial

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The trial of Derek Chauvin continues with jury selection, now at 9 out of 14 jurors. The defense seeks a trial delay due to pretrial publicity following a $27 million settlement between Minneapolis and George Floyd's family. A prospective juror was dismissed for bias after hearing the settlement news. Protests outside the courthouse demand justice and fair jurors. Jury selection will continue until 14 jurors are impaneled.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the defense's motion to continue the trial?

Lack of evidence

Insufficient jurors

Weather conditions

Pretrial publicity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jurors were added to the trial on the day of the report?

Three

One

Four

Two

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was a prospective juror dismissed from the trial?

She was late

She had a medical condition

She couldn't be impartial

She knew the defendant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the composition of the jury after the addition of two more jurors?

Five men and four women

Six men and three women

Four men and five women

Seven men and two women

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the protesters outside the courthouse advocating for?

A new trial date

A change of venue

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Justice and impartial jurors