The four Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd will not be tried together.
According to court orders, Derek Chauvin – the officer who knelt on Floyd's neck – will stand trial alone in March. The other three former officers will have a separate trial in late August.
The judge split the trial due to the pandemic, saying it's "impossible to comply with COVID-19 physical restrictions" given the number of lawyers and others who will be present.
