INTRODUCTION:

Watch the following video and answer the following questions

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-george-floyd-manslaughter-trial-wrapped-up-its-first-week-the-evidence-so-far

1. What did the prosecution aim to do, as it lays out its case?
2. What is the goal of the defense team in laying out their case?
3. How is the citing reacting and responding to the events in the case?
4. What is the extra layer of trauma that is described? How do young people play a role?
5. What were some of the things jurors took note of during testimony?

Watch the following video and answer the background questions

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/he-was-terrified-witnesses-offer-emotional-testimony-about-floyd-death-in-chauvin-case

1. How did the two witness testimonies differ?
2. In questioning Mr. Williams, the defense seemed to try to portray him as being "mad" or "angry." Why do you think they would want this?
3. There is multiple witness testimony in this specific case. How could that potentially impact the outcome of the case?
4. How do you think race playing a role in the questioning tactics on both sides?