After photo emerges of Derek Chauvin juror wearing anti-cop shirt, defense requests new trial

ABC News reports the legal team for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd last month, has filed a motion in a Minneapolis court requesting a new trial on multiple grounds, including jury misconduct.

“The jury committed misconduct, felt threatened or intimidated, felt race-based pressure during the proceedings, and/or failed to adhere to instructions during deliberations, in violation of Mr. Chauvin’s constitutional rights to due process and a fair trial,” attorney Eric Nelson writes in the filing.

ABC NEWS – Derek Chauvin’s legal team requests new trial, alleging jury misconduct