Minneapolis city officials have canceled plans to hire “social media influencers” to post information during the upcoming trial of a former police officer accused in the death of George Floyd.
Jury selection begins March 8 in the trial of 44-year-old Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.
The city had planned to pay six community members $2,000 each to share messages generated and approved by the city and help dispel incorrect information online.
The idea generated criticism and mockery on social media.
AP
(City of Minneapolis photo)
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