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George Floyd officer 'betrayed his badge'

The prosecution and the defence laid out their cases in opening statements in the first day of proceedings. The trial is expected to last about four weeks.

The former Minneapolis police officer has been charged with second and third-degree murder and manslaughter.

29 March 2021

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