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Prosecution, Judge Block Jury From Hearing State Interview With Floyd’s Alleged Drug Dealer

Amanda Prestigiacomo
Prosecution, Judge Block Jury From Hearing State Interview With Floyd’s Alleged Drug Dealer
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An alleged drug dealer who was with George Floyd during his arrest on May 25 spoke to state investigators for about 90 minutes, but his statements are being blocked from the jury in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.

Experts say Morries Hall’s statements to authorities would only benefit the defense, according to a report from Law & Crime.

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