Did Chauvin's defense attorney just elicit testimony from his own expert that a suspect who is prone and face down on the ground is LESS of a threat than in any other position?
Claims keeping him on the ground is "not a use of force" and was just "keeping him under control" ... holy shit.
Backed away from this on cross as though shot out of a cannon: If Floyd was feeling pain as a result of it, then it's a use of force
Holy hell this witness is torching his own credibility by arguing against the words "on top of"
"Yes, both knees are on top of Mr. Floyd but I wouldn't call that him being on top of Mr. Floyd" yes the jury is absolutely going to trust your judgment now, you're very honest and fair
Prosecutor: "Is it likely to produce pain to have a 150lb man kneeling on you while you're prone on the pavement?"
Witness: "it could"
So by your definition, it's a use of force?
Could be.
Witness: "it could"
So by your definition, it's a use of force?
Could be.
Live look at the Defense attorney right now, probably
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
