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Impartial? Juror Who Wore Floyd-Themed BLM Shirt Defends Attending Racial Justice Rally Where Floyd Family Spoke Before Trial

The demonstration focused on police brutality and featured remarks from members of the George Floyd family.

Amanda Prestigiacomo
Impartial? Juror Who Wore Floyd-Themed BLM Shirt Defends Attending Racial Justice Rally Where Floyd Family Spoke Before Trial
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A juror who served on the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is defending his decision to attend a racial justice rally in Washington, D.C., back in August, seemingly challenging his statements during the juror selection process.

Though the juror claims the demonstration had nothing to do with George Floyd, the rally in part focused on police brutality and featured remarks from members of the Floyd family.

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