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Floyd family attorneys disappointed with limited courtroom seating
George Floyd and Derek Chauvin are each limited to one family members in the courtroom due to COVID-19 protocols.
Chauvin's attorney faces questions, skepticism over third-degree murder charge at Court of Appeals
Judges were quick to question the strength of defense attorney Eric Nelson's arguments that his client should not face a third charge.
Attorneys: 3rd degree charge vs. Chauvin would improve odds for prosecution
The count offers a middle ground for jurors who may want to compromise in their verdict, attorneys said.
Court of Appeals will hear arguments to add third-degree murder in George Floyd case
A virtual hearing is scheduled for March 1, a week before Derek Chauvin is scheduled to stand trial.
Judge in Floyd case abused discretion in rejecting third-degree murder charges, prosecutors argue
The trial judge misinterpreted case law and should have applied the Court of
Three defense attorneys in George Floyd case file for dismissal, alleging prosecutorial misconduct
Kueng's attorney accused prosecutors of mishandling how they shared evidence and of leaking information about plea negotiations.
Prosecutors ask Court of Appeals a second time to intervene in George Floyd case
The Court of Appeals has already told prosecutors once that it will not interfere with the trial judge's discretion.
Appeals court won't overturn decision to put Chauvin on trial in March
Prosecutors did not establish a basis for the court's involvement, said a Friday ruling.
Judge rejects third-degree murder charge against ex-officers in George Floyd case
Derek Chauvin is scheduled to stand trial March 8.
Attorney seeks to block Facebook videos of George Floyd's death from trial
Attorney for accused ex-officer J. Alexander Kueng says they're irrelevant.