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Jury Selection In Chauvin Trial Hits 'Speed Bump,' Highlights Difficulties In Finding Impartial Jury
As with other high profile cases including the Boston Marathon bombing case, the defense for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who is charged with murdering George Floyd, faces an uphill battle in finding an impartial jury in Minneapolis. GBH News legal analyst Daniel Medwed says, "you might as well just keep it in the community." -
Jury Selection On Pause For Ex-Cop Charged In Floyd's Death
Jury selection is on hold for at least a day while an appeal proceeds over the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge. -
Roberts Accuses Supreme Court Justices Of 'Turning Judges Into Advice Columnists'
For the first time in his nearly 16 years on the Supreme Court, Chief Justice John Roberts has filed a solo dissent. In it, he bluntly accused his… -
Trial Of Former Officer Derek Chauvin Set To Begin Monday
The former Minneapolis officer accused of killing George Floyd faces charges of second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The trial will begin with jury selection, which could take weeks. -
'Republicans Can't Get Elected Unless They Suppress Votes,' Says Former Suffolk County Sheriff
Andrea Cabral speaks about the rise in restrictive voting laws being passed by Republican-controlled legislatures. -
Smaller Juries In Mass. Courts Could Hurt Defendants In The Long Run
GBH News legal analyst Daniel Medwed says moving forward with six-person juries — down from the usual 12 — might be a detriment to defendants because it could be easier for prosecutors to persuade fewer people, and it could also be more difficult to find diverse representation. -
Dominion Voting Systems Files Defamation Lawsuit Against MyPillow, CEO Mike Lindell
Dominion is seeking damages of $1.3 billion. According to the complaint, Lindell knowingly spread disinformation that Dominion's voting systems rigged the 2020 presidential election. -
Supreme Court Paves Way For N.Y. Grand Jury To Get Trump Financial Records
The high court's decision marks a major setback for Trump, who for years has fought to shield his finances and business practices from scrutiny. -
Merrick Garland Heads For Confirmation Hearing, 5 Years After He Was Denied A Vote
Most people know Judge Merrick Garland for what didn't happen to him. Five years ago, the Senate never acted on his nomination to the Supreme Court. This… -
It's Not Over: Trump's Acquittal Is Not The End Of The Legal Challenges Against Him
GBH News legal analyst Daniel Medwed says an investigation into the former president's alleged attempts to meddle in the Georgia election is "pretty straightforward" and could lead to charges.