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Trial begins for former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death

The murder trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin began on Monday. Chauvin is charged in the death of George Floyd, which sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe breaks down the first day of arguments and the charges Chauvin is facing. Read more here.
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