MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin chose not to take the stand in his own defense in his murder trial over the death of George Floyd. Chauvin acknowledged to Judge Peter Cahill that he had gone over the matter with his defense attorney several times. In front of the court. his attorney. Eric Nelson, said to Chauvin: “I have repeatedly advised you that this is your decision and your decision alone.” Chauvin nodded his assent. When pressed to confirm his choice by Judge Cahill. Chauvin affirmed matter-of-factly and unemotionally that he was acting of his own free well.
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GEORGE FLOYD MURDER TRIAL
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Chauvin. Microphone in hand, Derek Chauvin tells the judge that, no, he will not take the witness stand. His decision means that he will not submit personally to cross-examination. To Chauvin’s right at the defense counsel desk is his attorney Eric Nelson.