Mitchell did attend the MLK March on Washington in August of 2020.
Was that march planned before Floyd’s death?
If so, how could it be a march against police brutality in Minnesota?
Mitchell told the court, which includes the defense lawyers that he was pro BLM and Chauvin’s and his lawyers seated him.
Mitchell said he answered “no” to two questions about demonstrations on the questionnaire sent out before jury selection.
The first question asked: “Did you, or someone close to you, participate in any of the demonstrations or marches against police brutality that took place in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death?” The second asked: “Other than what you have already described above, have you, or anyone close to you, participated in protests about police use of force or police brutality?”
Regardless of when the damn rally was planned or it's original intent, it did become a rally about police use of force. He lied about his participation. If he hadn't lied, he would likely have been struck from the jury.