Crime & Safety
Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Invokes 5th Amendment, Will Not Testify
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin told the court Thursday he will not testify in his murder trial.
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin told the court Thursday that he will use his constitutional right not to testify in his own trial. "I will invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege today," Chauvin said.
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.
The Star Tribune's Rochelle Olson posted a clip of Chauvin's brief comments in court Thursday.
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Thursday, the 14th day in the trial, is expected to be the last day of court before closing arguments are held Monday.
Watch a livestream of the trial below:
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