16 Apr 2021

The defence in the Derek Chauvin trial has rested

From Midday Report, 12:48 pm on 16 April 2021

The defence in the Derek Chauvin trial has rested, and closing arguments are expected next week. Today, Derek Chauvin told the Minneapolis court he would not testify about his actions in regards to George Floyd's death last year. And there was even a suggestion that he'd gone against the wishes of his lawyer, Eric Nelson, in making that decision. Worldwatch presenter Max Towle speaks to RNZ correspondent Nick Harper.