Jerry Wayne Blackwell (born 1962) is an American lawyer who serves as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Before becoming a judge, he was one of the prosecutors in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- African American
Prior employment
- Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota1987–2022
Appointments
2022–present · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)
Education
J.D. · 1987- University of North CarolinaB.A. · 1984