Per the autopsy, the cause of death was “cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restrain, and neck compression.” Maybe that's not enough to declare "killing" (more on that later), but he clearly didn't fall down the stairs, either. Though it is stated elsewhere in the autopsy that he had "other significant conditions" including "arteriosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease; fentanyl intoxication; [and] recent methamphetamine use", those are not listed as the causes of death.
If I was an officer of the court and we were in a courtroom I could see your way to holding my tongue on saying "killing."
But I'm not, and we are not.
Now, if you want to argue that mere citizens should stay mum in any fora before a trial is held, then logically you believe most of FR is out of line in laying any guilt at the feet of Hillary on Benghazi or her server. We should also hold fire (no pun intended) on the guilt of those rioters caught on film burning and looting.
Further, it would also hold logically that you'd argue that the planet was out of line when they said, collectively, "oh, he DEFINITELY killed them" when we saw this live:
Let me be clear: I would agree with the sentiment that George Floyd's death was used to justify the ensuing mayhem and destruction of public and private property. The First Amendment guarantee of the right to peaceably assemble must be preserved - it was used with great impact in Lansing MI during the lockdown. The animals who rioted and burned and looted....they are criminals.
But that does not mean I have to defend a cop who's incompetence cost a man his life. Indeed, true justice and fidelity to the truth DEMAND we call out this cop AND say that the rioters are not "peaceful protesters." Thanks for listening.