does it meet pre meditated murder threshold? Maybe not. Was George Floyd a scumbag?? Yes. Did he resist arrest. OF COURSE. But Officer abused his authority and the 9 minutes was unbearable to watch. It was sadistic And the act would appear to greatly impact ones breathing functions. The fact other officers stood around and watched. Just a bad look/decision. there is a reason MILLIONS marched this year.
Both parties have a responsibility in that situation. Both failed.
Watching this Trial. Watching OJ documentaries. Race issues will never stop In this Country. Electing Obama was supposed to stop this. So was Kamala. More empty promises from liberals.
What keeps getting ignored is Floyd's blood oxygen level was 98% at the time of death, proving he was getting adequate oxygen he died of a heart attack caused by 90% blockage in major artery of the heart , "speed ball", and his own adrenlin from resisting arrest. Excessive restraint sure, murder no, fair trial no
Should a Police Officer and handling procedures account for possible underlying physical conditions? I think they should. Why treat all perps the same?
I also KNOW if George Floyd DIDNT resist arrest nor commit a crime he would be alive today.
But his wrongs don’t make a Officer Cheuvin‘s (and other Police Officers) actions right
Chauvin was a career turd. 17 complaints, he had no business being in the field.
Floyd committed a felony passing bad bills, had baggies of illicit drugs in his possession, resisted arrest.
Life has consequences for bad decisions....and both found this out the hard way.