(NPR) 'Derek Chauvin Betrayed This Badge, ' Prosecutor Says In Day 1 Of Trial

'Derek Chauvin Betrayed This Badge,' Prosecutor Says In Day 1 Of Trial

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The Hennepin County Government Center is pictured on the third day of jury selection in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on March 11. The prosecution and defense made their opening arguments on Monday morning.



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