nprnews_____ = ||| lubuntu at wor3 89S7|||Jury Hears Opening Arguments, Testimony In Derek Chauvin Trial||| kickerpage = |||no kicker pagenpr for NPRNEWS||| summarynpr = |||The trial started in earnest Monday 10 months after George Floyd’s killing triggered outrage and protests against racial inequality. The highly anticipated trial is expected to last about four weeks.

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The Hennepin County Government Center is pictured on the third day of jury selection in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on March 11. The prosecution and defense will make their opening arguments on Monday.

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