Ex-cops Charged in George Floyd's Killing Face Single Trial

Ex-cops Charged in George Floyd's Killing Face Single Trial

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A county judge in Minneapolis denied a change of venue request, deciding that all four officers involved in George Floyd's death will be tried together. The charges include second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter against former officer Derek Chauvin. The incident, where Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck for nearly eight minutes despite Floyd's pleas, sparked global protests against police brutality. The judge allowed cameras in the courtroom, and the trial is set for March 8th.

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What did George Floyd tell the officers while being restrained?

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What request did the judge grant regarding the courtroom during the trial?

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