We need a conviction," Floyd's brother Philonise told reporters in Minneapolis Sunday. Opening arguments are to begin at 9:00 am Central time (1400 GMT) in a heavily guarded Minneapolis courtroom for a trial being closely watched around the world. A conviction on any of the charges -- second-degree murder, third-degree murder or manslaughter -- will require the jury to return a unanimous verdict. The identities of the jurors will not be revealed until after the trial but some details are known. Three other former police officers -- Tou Thao, Thomas Lane, and J. Alexander Kueng -- also face charges in connection with Floyd's death.

Source: Standard Digital March 29, 2021 06:11 UTC