Civil rights trial

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Chauvin, Lane, Kueng and Thao all face Justice Department charges of abusing their positions as police officers to deprive Floyd of his constitutional rights to be "free from the use of unreasonable force" when Chauvin pinned Floyd down for more than nine minutes, and the others did not intervene.

Floyd's killing has become a cultural touchstone in the debate over American policing in the past 18 months, igniting protests and riots across the world. This, plus the livestreamed trial for Chauvin, present a difficult path for the court in securing jurors who haven't already made up their minds about the officers, and Magnuson's questionnaire is the first step in culling the pool. The answers to the questions will be under seal from the public, but available to the judge and attorneys on both sides to be used for in-person selection.

Magnuson also asks those responding to the questionnaire to avoid media coverage related to the case. No date is set for opening arguments.

In Chauvin's trial earlier this year, the court took about two weeks — an abnormally long period of time compared to most trials — to whittle the pool from to 12 and some alternates. Questions in Magnuson's page survey address what potential jurors know about Chauvin's past trial. Did they watch it?

Have they seen the viral video of the officers detaining Floyd? Do they have impressions of the officers already? What about the Minneapolis Police Department — or police in general? Other questions explore the relationships with prospective jurors to the criminal justice system, including whether they, or friends or family, have worked in law enforcement or been the victim, witness or alleged perpetrator of a crime. If they have called or been pulled over, the questionnaire asks how the experience left them feeling.

Should there be greater police accountability or reform? Have they participated in any protests or other civil disobedience over the past two years? Are they aware of the protests that have taken place in Minnesota and around the country related to police?

What do they think of Black Lives Matter? Blue Lives Matter? One question asks about perception of violent crime.

Others focus on martial arts or wrestling training and whether they or family members work in the field of healthcare. Have they ever been restrained or placed in a chokehold, or trained to perform such a maneuver? It also asks jurors if they have views on race or addiction that would make them unable to weigh evidence objectively. Andy Mannix covers federal courts and law enforcement for the Star Tribune. Statues The SA Lady Justice statue is set on a stunning, solid polished marble base, personalized with a decorative engraving plate highlighting the organization of membership.

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