Derek Chauvin trial juror dismissed over concerns George Floyd rioters could attack his home

One of the six jurors dismissed Tuesday in the trial for ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin had voiced concern in court that rioters could attack his home -- or come after his wife and kids -- should his name ever be released during proceedings in the death of George Floyd.

Just three in the pool were seated by the day’s end, and more will be questioned Wednesday despite the possibility that the Minnesota Court of Appeals could intervene at any moment to stop the trial if the state Supreme Court hands down a decision on whether or not to reinstate a third-degree murder charge. The jurors seated so far include a woman of color and two White men, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. Jury selection, a process expected to take three weeks, will end once 14 people -- 12 jurors and two alternates -- are seated. Opening statements are scheduled no sooner than March 29.