Leid Stories - 03.18.21

Prospective Jurors In Ex-Cop Derek Chovin Trial Are Asked An Interesting Question

Jury selection continues in the controversial trial of ex-cop Derek Chovin, the first of four Minnesota police officers charged in the death of George Floyd during a violent arrest on May 25 last year.

In questioning prospective jurors yesterday, an interesting question was posed to them: Do they support the Black Lives Matter movement, or do they support the Blue Lives Matter police advocacy organization. 

Why were prospective jurors asked this question? 

 

>> Will NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Stay, Quit Or Be Forced Out? 

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo -- the target of an investigation into his alleged sexual harassment of several female staffers -- is not bowing to pressure to quit, though high-profile Democrats are joining the resign-now chorus against him.

What is convincing Cuomo that he can weather the storm and remain in office?