Defense expert: Chauvin was "justified" in the actions he took with Mr. Floyd
The State rested its case on day 12 attempting to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense will only take three days and will attempt to convince the jury there is reasonable doubt. Dr. Jonathan Rich, a Chicago-based cardiologist, testified on Monday that George Floyd’s heart was deprived of oxygen because of how he was restrained by Derek Chauvin. CHAUVIN WAS JUSTIFIED, EXPERT SAYS A national use-of-force expert testified on Monday. He said Chauvin “was justified” in the actions he took with Mr. Floyd. The expert, Barry Brodd testified that Derek Chauvin did not use deadly...