US District Judge Lewis Kaplan interviewed a pool of more than 40 qualified jurors, after dismissing dozens who could not serve for personal or professional reasons or would not be able to reach an impartial verdict.

Hong Kong's justice secretary argues that a jury trial in this case would put jurors’ safety at risk given the city's tense political situation.

A jury deliberated less than 11 hours before finding Chauvin guilty of all three charges against him – second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.