4/20: We await a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. Peaceful protests in Minneapolis with a massive security presence.
The world is watching Minneapolis this morning, as we await a verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin - over the death of George Floyd less than one year ago. Chauvin is charged with second degree murder, third degree murder, and second degree manslaughter. Minneapolis, which has been rocked by months of protests, is today transformed by thousands of National Guard troops. Derek Chauvin's defense asked the judge for a mistrial over comments by Rep. Maxine Waters at a weekend rally in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. We spoke to NAACP President Derrick Johnson about his impression of the closing arguments.
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