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The trial of the white police officer accused of the murder of African-American George Floyd will not begin until, at best, Tuesday, a judge ruled on Monday after final debates on the nature of the charges against Derek Chauvin.

Released on bail, the 44-year-old man presented himself as scheduled in court in Minnepolis, the large city in the north of the United States, which was due to begin jury selection on Monday.

"The potential jurors are there, but let's face it, we won't start the selection until at least tomorrow," said Judge Peter Cahill, after the prosecution expressed fears of moving forward in the trial despite a last resort. defense still pending.

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