Closing arguments start today in the Derek Chauvin trial. Governor Tim Walz says it’s going to be an emotional few days “and what we need to ensure is — is that First Amendment and constitutional rights are protected, grievances, anger, and trauma are given a place to be expressed and dealt with.” The state argued that Chauvin’s restraint of George Floyd for more than nine minutes was the primary cause of Floyd’s death. The defense argued that Floyd died from a pre-existing heart condition, drug use and as a result of resisting officers. Former U-S Attorney for Minnesota Tom Heffelfinger says the state will spend part of closing arguments explaining the charges–second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He says the defense will be working to sow the seeds of doubt on the state’s evidence. Heffelfinger says it’s possible closing arguments could last all day–if not longer. The jury will be sequestered during deliberations and last week Judge Pete Cahill instructed jurors to “plan for long and hope for short.”