MINNEAPOLIS — Assembling a jury to hear the murder case against former police officer Derek Chauvin remains a struggle for both sides of the case.

Avoiding details about the May 2020 death of George Floyd constituted an impossible exercise for millions of people throughout the summer and fall. In Minneapolis, where Chauvin faces trial, that around-the-clock media coverage means finding an impartial group of 12 men and women looks increasingly difficult.

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