30 Mar 2021

George Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins

From Morning Report, 7:13 am on 30 March 2021

Nearly a year after the death of black man George Floyd the trial of the former police officer accused of his death has begun.

Floyd was being restrained by officers in Minneapolis when Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes - killing him.

Disturbing video of Floyd's final moments sparked months of protest and unrest.

US correspondent Simon Marks is covering the trial.

He spoke to Morning Report.