Derek Chauvin trial: two jurors cut over impartiality concerns after $27m Floyd settlement

Jurors dismissed after judge concerned they been tainted by city's settlement with Floyd's family

A judge on Wednesday dismissed two jurors who had been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd's death over concerns they had been tainted by the city's announcement of a $27m settlement with Floyd's family.

Hennepin county judge Peter Cahill recalled seven jurors who were seated before the settlement announcement last week, and questioned each about what they knew of the settlement and whether it would affect their ability to serve. Former officer Derek Chauvin's attorney, Eric Nelson, had requested the recall.