PHOTOS: Protesters gather amid first day of State vs. Chauvin trial proceedings

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Demonstrators march through downtown Minneapolis following protests near the Hennepin County Government Center, Monday, March 8, 2021, in Minneapolis where the trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin began with jury selection. Chauvin is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd during an arrest last May in Minneapolis.[AP/ Jim Mone]

Protesters gathered outside of the Hennepin County Government Center Monday, for the start of trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Crowd of about 300 demonstrators are gathered outside the Hennepin Co. Gov. Center despite delays in the #DerekChauvinTrial. Protesters say they want their voices heard and they want justice for #GeorgeFloyd @KSTP pic.twitter.com/FNo5kS24lQ
— Ginna Roe (@GinnaRoeKSTP) March 8, 2021

View photos of the gatherings below.