By: Alyssa Wilson In April, the prosecutors in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin presented their case. A jury found him guilty on all counts.  Special Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell, who worked on the case pro bono, became a key player in the trial. He joined Start Your Day with Sharon Reed and Mike Hill to discuss why he decided to work on the case.  RELATED: Derek Chauvin verdict: Jury finds the former officer guilty on all counts When asked if he felt pressure to get a conviction, Blackwell said no, citing that he felt called to work […]

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