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George Floyd: Biden 'praying for right verdict' in Chauvin trial
Source: BBC
US President Joe Biden has said he is praying for the "right verdict" in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis ex-policeman accused of killing George Floyd last year.
Mr Biden, who spoke to Mr Floyd's family on Monday, implied he felt the evidence was "overwhelming".
His comments came as the jury meets for a second day to consider its verdict.
Mr Chauvin, 45, was filmed kneeling on Mr Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes during his arrest last May.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56818953
