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Medical expert called by defense says Floyd died from 'cardiac arrhythmia' during Chauvin's restraint

Medical expert called by defense says Floyd died from 'cardiac arrhythmia' during Chauvin's restraint

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Medical expert called by defense says Floyd died from 'cardiac arrhythmia' during Chauvin's restraint

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Derek Chauvin defense attorney calls first witnesses after prosecution rests case

Defense attorney Eric Nelson called a use-of-force expert who said Chauvin's actions were justified, and witnesses who spoke about a 2019 arrest of George Floyd.
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Derek Chauvin trial: Judge tells jury state will rest its case Tuesday, deliberation to begin next Monday

The state called three witnesses Monday: a cardiologist, George Floyd's brother Philonise, and a final use-of-force expert who called Chauvin's actions unreasonable.
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Medical examiner who performed Floyd's autopsy testified in 'the most important day' of the Chauvin trial

At the end of week two, the jury finally heard from the medical examiner who performed George Floyd's autopsy, testimony that is critical to both sides.
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Medical experts in Derek Chauvin trial testify that George Floyd died from lack of oxygen, restraint

A renowned expert on breathing and a doctor who trains police officers both testified that Floyd died from lack of oxygen, brought on by the officers' restraint.
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Derek Chauvin trial: Defense attorney zeroes in on George Floyd's drug use

Chauvin's defense attorney focused his questioning Wednesday on the drugs found in the vehicles at the scene, and the words George Floyd said when he was restrained.
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Derek Chauvin trial: High-ranking officers from MPD, LAPD criticize Chauvin's use of force

An expert witness from Los Angeles and the Minneapolis Police Department's head of use-of-force training both called Chauvin's actions excessive.
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MPD chief, head of training testify Chauvin's use of force on Floyd was against policy

The jury spent most of the day hearing from Chief Medaria Arradondo, who said former officer Chauvin violated several policies when he restrained George Floyd.
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Derek Chauvin trial: Minneapolis police supervisors testify, week 1 wraps early

The jury heard from two Minneapolis police supervisors who responded to the scene after George Floyd's arrest and death.
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Derek Chauvin trial: Jury hears from George Floyd's girlfriend, police supervisor

The jury heard impactful testimony, from Floyd's opiate addiction to Chauvin's conversations in the wake of the arrest.
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Derek Chauvin trial: Jury sees new video of George Floyd before arrest, Derek Chauvin afterward

Surveillance video from Cup Foods showed Floyd moments before his death, while newly released body cam footage showed Chauvin after the ambulance left.
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Derek Chauvin trial: Off-duty firefighter who called 911 on officers to resume testimony Wednesday

Several eyewitnesses took the stand Tuesday, from teen bystanders to a firefighter who called 911 on the officers detaining George Floyd.