MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The attorney representing George Floyd’s family says the findings of an independent autopsy have determined that Floyd died of asphyxiation from sustained pressure.
According to a statement, attorney Ben Crump revealed the results of the autopsy performed by medical examiners Dr. Michael Baden and Dr. Allecia Wilson, and called for charges against fired MPD officer Derek Chauvin to be amended to first-degree murder.
Crump said that the independent autopsy determined that “sustained pressure on the right side of Floyd’s carotid artery impeded blood flow to the brain, and weight on his back impeded his ability to breathe.”
He added that the two medical examiners determined that having handcuffs on and his position impaired the ability for his diaphragm to function. They also said it appears he died at the scene.
“What we found is consistent with what people saw. There is no other health issue that could cause of contribute to the death. Police have this false impression that if you can talk, you can breathe. That’s not true,” Baden said.
Crump also called for the other three officers involved in the incident to also be arrested.
Floyd died on Memorial Day following an encounter with Minneapolis police. Cellphone video of his arrest showed Derek Chauvin kneeling on his neck for several minutes as he pleaded for help, telling Chauvin and other officers he couldn’t breathe.
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In the days after the incident, Chauvin was fired from the police department and charged with murder and manslaughter. The other three officers involved in Floyd’s death have not been charged, although Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said last week that more charges are expected.
Per the criminal complaint against Chauvin, Floyd did not die of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation. According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office, Floyd’s death was the result of being “restrained by the police, his underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system.”
Floyd’s death sparked protests in Minneapolis and across the country, prompting a nationwide discussion about race and policing in America. Crump said he and Floyd’s family call on protesters to continue speaking out, but to always refrain from looting and violence.
#1: Fred Mertz To: Ada (#0)
Fred Mertz posted on 2020-06-01 17:40:51 Reply Private Reply
#2: Esso To: Cynicom, 4um (#0)
Just sayin'
Esso posted on 2020-06-01 17:42:30 Reply Private Reply
#3: Lod To: Ada (#0)
Lod posted on 2020-06-01 17:57:37 Reply Private Reply
#4: Ada To: Fred Mertz, Esso, Lod (#1)
Ada posted on 2020-06-01 18:48:25 Reply Private Reply
#5: Lod To: Ada, all (#4)
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Lod posted on 2020-06-01 20:01:10 Reply Private Reply
#6: Cynicom To: Ada (#4)
No.
Scientists, doctors etc are whores, tell them what conclusion you will pay for and you will have it.
Cynicom posted on 2020-06-01 20:01:29 Reply Private Reply
#7: NeoconsNailed To: Lod (#3)
Until ameriKa is totally destroyed. The (((PTB))) are very angry that the communist takeover is taking so long. The "USSA" is clearly intended to replace the USSR.
This is the end. What they can't d0 with more health scares (which will prolly be a lot) they'll do with more and worse riots. Those who have refused to get out in the streets to protest the madness or even write a letter to the editor will have many years in hell to wish they had -- *before* they die.
NeoconsNailed posted on 2020-06-01 20:09:11 Reply Private Reply
#8: DWornock To: Ada (#0)
DWornock posted on 2020-06-01 20:31:56 Reply Private Reply
#9: Esso To: DWornock, 4um (#8)
How much you wanna bet? $1,000? $10,000?
He's already in a high-security federal penn. He'll probably never get a trial.
Esso posted on 2020-06-01 20:37:12 Reply Private Reply
#10: Anthem To: Ada (#4)
Another dark age.
Anthem posted on 2020-06-01 20:52:18 Reply Private Reply
#11: Esso To: Ada, 4um (#4)
I know two people now who've died of it. Never known anybody who's died of the flu.
Esso posted on 2020-06-01 20:58:52 Reply Private Reply