Mr Floyd was declared dead after Mr Chauvin pressed his knee against Mr Floyd’s neck for about nine minutes. Mr Chauvin is charged with unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter. City and state leaders are determined to prevent a repeat of riots that followed Mr Floyd’s death, and National Guard troops have already been mobilised. The key questions at the trial will be whether Mr Chauvin caused Mr Floyd’s death and whether his actions were reasonable. The manslaughter charge requires proof that Mr Chauvin caused Mr Floyd’s death through negligence that created an unreasonable risk.

Source: The Irish Times March 29, 2021 08:14 UTC