June 9, 2020 • 5 mins
The former police officer accused of killing black man George Floyd in the US, has made his first appearance in court.
Derek Chauvin faces charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter over Floyd's death in Minneapolis last month.
Minneapolis Star Tribune reporter Greg Stanley, who was in the court, told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the accused remained quiet during today's hearing.
He says Derek Chauvin sat very stiffly, handcuffed and wearing a orange jumpsuit, when he appeared via video link.
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Derek Chauvin faces charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter over Floyd's death in Minneapolis last month.
Minneapolis Star Tribune reporter Greg Stanley, who was in the court, told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the accused remained quiet during today's hearing.
He says Derek Chauvin sat very stiffly, handcuffed and wearing a orange jumpsuit, when he appeared via video link.
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