Legal Event Transcripts

Prosecution attorney Steve Schleicher gave his closing argument statement in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd on April 19, 2021. Read the full transcript of the closing argument speech here.

Defense attorney Eric Nelson gave the closing argument during Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd on April 19, 2021. Read the transcript of his speech here.

Shawanda Hill, the woman in the car with George Floyd before his death, testified during Derek Chauvin’s trial for murder on April 13, 2021. Read the transcript of her testimony remarks here.

A use-of-force expert called by the defense testified during Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd on April 13, 2021. He said Chauvin was “justified” in his interaction with Floyd. Read the transcript of the testimony remarks here.

Pulmonology expert Dr. Martin Tobin testified during Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd on April 8, 2021. Tobin explained the reasoning for Floyd’s “low level of oxygen.” Read the transcript of his testimony remarks here.

Pulmonology expert Dr. Martin Tobin testified during Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd on April 8, 2021. Tobin explained that fentanyl was“not having an effect” on George Floyd’s respiratory center. Read the transcript of his testimony remarks here.