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The trial of Derek Chauvin over the death of George Floyd has been delayed as the court considers possible reinstatement of a previously dropped third-degree murder charge.
Mr Chauvin appeared in court for the first time on Monday as jury selection was scheduled to begin in the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter.
The presiding judge ruled jury selection would be delayed at least 24-hours, until Tuesday, as prosecutors sought to reinstate the third-degree charge that was dropped in favour of a second-degree.
Mr Chauven looked on as the trial got underway to select 12 jurors. and up to four alternates, in a process that is expected to take about three weeks. Opening arguments are scheduled for 29 March.
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