![]() ![]() The prosecution later argued the defense had taken it out of context, sparking a fiery outburst from Judge Cahill who demanded everyone 'stop talking about it.' News of the press briefing soon spread to the courtroom with Chauvin's attorney Eric Nelson announcing to the court that the city had given 'yet another press conference' about the payout as he questioned how the 'timing was of the essence' when the settlement will not be finalized for another month. Rowader then refused to answer why the settlement was announced early claiming Cahill 'does not want us to talk about the settlement'.įrey also said he 'disagreed with the underlying premise' that the news of the settlement has had a negative impact on the murder trial - the same day more prospective jurors were dismissed after saying their opinions had been impacted by learning about it. It could be around another month before this process is completed, he said - at which point the jury selection process is expected to be completed. However, when pressed about the move, Rowader admitted the settlement has not even been 'finalized' and must still go through federal court approval. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and City Attorney Jim Rowader defended the timing of the city's announcement on the payout in a press briefing Thursday claiming 'there is no good timing to settle any case'. Judge Peter Cahill demanded the city, the prosecution and the defense 'stop talking about it' Thursday after it was brought to his attention that city council members had held another press conference where they discussed the settlement earlier that day. The judge in Derek Chauvin's murder trial has slammed Minneapolis city officials for discussing the $27 million payout to George Floyd's family for a second time after the city attorney confessed the settlement hasn't actually been finalized despite announcing it in the middle of jury selection.
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