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Opening statements begin in Derek Chauvin trial for George Floyd's death

The martyr
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The martyr

A view shows the raised fist sculpture at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday. 
 

For Justice
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For Justice

Floyd family attorney Ben Crump waits to go through a gate outside the Hennepin County Government Center during the first day of the trial of former police Derek Chauvin, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

It begins
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It begins

Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell makes opening arguments. 
 

The culprit
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The culprit

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin listens as opening arguments commence in his trial. 
 

Really matters
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Really matters

People demonstrate outside the Hennepin County Government Center during the first day of the trial.