Derek Chauvin Trial Over George Floyd's Death: Watch Livestream

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin faces charges of third-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter, and second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony in the Memorial Day 2020 death of George Floyd.

Chauvin's trial begins Monday when prosecutors and defense will deliver their opening statements.

How to watch Derek Chauvin's trail on livestream

For the first time in Minnesota's history, the public has access to a live broadcast of the trial. Watch the trial live on CourtTV.

Minneapolis on edge

Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Gaurd in February to prepare for the potential of more street violence this spring during the trial.

"There are some public safety events for which you cannot plan, and there are some for which you can. The upcoming trials of the former officers involved in the death of George Floyd have raised the potential of civil unrest in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and nearby communities," Walz said in a statement early last month.

"At the request of the City of Minneapolis and the City of Saint Paul, I have authorized the Minnesota National Guard to assist local law enforcement agencies during the upcoming trials."

"As public interest increases and decreases throughout the legal process, members of the Guard will be ready to supplement local law enforcement efforts to keep the peace, ensure public safety, and allow for peaceful demonstrations," Walz added.

The National Guard is not a law enforcement agency and must partner with local police.

Here's How Mendota Heights' PD Has Prepared For Chauvin's Trial

Following the Memorial Day death of George Floyd, nearly 1,500 Twin Cities businesses were damaged by vandalism, thefts, and fire, according to the state government. Estimates of the damage exceed $500,000,000.

Minneapolis business owners are preparing for more potential violence as well. In December, the Minneapolis City Council ended its ban on security shutters, and store owners are racing to put them up.

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