George Floyd’s Murder Case Could Move To Whiter Part Of Minnesota, Judge Warns

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George Floyd’s Murder Case Could Move To Whiter Part Of Minnesota, Judge Warns

Moving George Floyd's case out of Minneapolis could mean less diverse jury pools that are more sympathetic to police officers, thus increasing the chances of acquittals or mistrials.

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