The judge who conducts the process in Minneapolis against a former white police officer accused of the death of George Floyd He said on Monday that he anticipates that in a week both parties will deliver final arguments on the case that keeps the United States in suspense.

Peter Cahill was ruled after the defense of former agent Derek Chauvin asked the magistrate to isolate the jury after riots in the city on Sunday night after the death of a black man at the hands of the police.

The attorney for ChauvinEric Nelson indicated he was concerned that the protests could sway the jury.

“The verdict in this case will have consequences”said Nelson and raised whether the jury will have the confidence to make the decision regardless of the possible consequences.

Both the prosecution and the judge refused to isolate the jury.

“We are going to isolate them on Monday, which is when we anticipate the closing statements,” indicated the magistrate.

Chavin faces murder and manslaughter charges for his role in the death of Floyd on May 25, after immobilizing him by placing his knee on his neck when he proceeded to arrest him for having allegedly paid with a false bill.

Multiple videos show Chauvin pressing Floyd’s neck for nine minutes while he repeatedly tells him that he cannot breathe.

The images unleashed a wave of protests against racism and police brutality in the United States and around the world.

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