Former Officer Derek Chauvin is now on trial for the murder of George Floyd
AGN.News
April 14, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS – Now in the 3rd week of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, 45, which began on March 8, 2021, the defense is presenting its case. Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd’s death.
Chauvin’s attorney Eric Nelson called six witnesses on Tuesday, including a now retired Minneapolis police officer who arrested Floyd in 2019. Barry Brodd, a use-of-force expert, testified on Tuesday. “I felt that Derek Chauvin was justified and was acting with objective reasonableness, following Minneapolis Police Department policy,” Brodd said.
Brodd’s assessment was in stark contrast to multiple state witnesses, including Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and use-of-force expert Seth Stoughton, who testified that Chauvin’s actions were contrary to department policy and were not appropriate.
“That level of force to a person handcuffed behind their back … that in no way, shape or form is anything that’s by policy,” Arradondo testified on April 5.
The defense continues to present its case today as the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin continues in Minneapolis.
Three other officers who were present when Floyd died were also charged in the killing. Their trial will be held later this year.
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