WATCH LIVE | Closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial

The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin continues on April 19 with closing arguments. Chauvin, who was filmed with his knee on George Floyd’s neck in May, faces murder and manslaughter charges for the encounter that sparked months of historic protests around the world. This stream contains graphic content.

After two weeks of witnesses and experts examining the death of Floyd and Chauvin’s use of force, the prosecution and defense are set to present their closing arguments. Judge Peter Cahill indicated to jurors that they should proceed to deliberations after their closing arguments.

The Post’s Libby Casey will anchor live coverage featuring reporters Mary Beth Albright, Keith Alexander, Holly Bailey, Rhonda Colvin, Nicole Ellis, Hannah Jewell, Robert Samuels, and Eugene Scott. Plus, columnist James Hohmann. Read more: https://wapo.st/3mYuiDi. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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