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Defense expert: Cause of Floyd s death should be undetermined Pool
Dr. David Fowler, a retired forensic pathologist, testified that it is his opinion that the cause of Floyd s death should be undetermined. I would fall back to undetermined, in this particular case, Fowler testified.
Fowler, who is the former Maryland Chief Medical Examiner, said that a death should be classified as undetermined when you have so many conflicting different potential mechanisms of death that could lead to the manner is not clear.
Fowler, who is being paid to testify, said that there were multiple contributing factors to Floyd s death including drug use and heart disease. He also testified that Floyd suffered a sudden cardiac event.
Defense attorney Eric Nelson questioned several witnesses Tuesday, including use-of-force expert Barry Brodd and Minneapolis Park Police officer Peter Chang.
The judge ruled Morries Hall does not have to testify, and defense attorney Eric Nelson called Dr. David Fowler to testify on George Floyd's cause of death.
Live: Medical expert called by defense says Floyd died from cardiac arrhythmia
Dr. David Fowler testified that Floyd s heart conditions and the drugs in his system contributed to a sudden cardiac arrest while Chauvin restrained him. Author: Emily Haavik, Diane Sandberg (KARE11) Published: 5:02 AM CDT April 14, 2021 Updated: 3:33 PM CDT April 14, 2021
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