The USA has seen a weekend of unrest as the nation gears up for a decision in the coming hours that could see tensions boil over even further.
Americans are now waiting for a verdict in the trial of the police officer charged with murdering George Floyd last year — a death that sparked a wave sustained of protests around the nation.
Closing arguments are expected in the Derek Chauvin trial on Monday morning US time.
The most serious charge the former Minneapolis officer is facing in Floyd’s death is second-degree murder, but the jury might choose to find him guilty on third-degree murder or manslaughter, or acquit him altogether.
Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill has scheduled closing arguments in the case at 10am Eastern time (12am AEST) followed by instructions to the jury before it begins deliberating on the charges.
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