“i ran across a site the other night where they showed photographic proof that chauvin never kneeled on floyds neck- not even once- the kneeling was all on the back and upper shoulders”
A prosecution witness (Mercer?) admitted that Chauvin’s knee is on Floyd’s back. There is so much disinformation going on I can’t even address it. The posted story is about 30% accurate as to what’s going on in the trial. Everyone should look at these videos:
Thanks for the l ink- I’ll defiantly check that out- looks like a really good breakdown of testimony
[[Nelson also once again put the use of pressure and body weight techniques in a favorable light. The state wants to present Chauvin’s knee in a negative light, as deadly mechanical asphyxiation, or as a “blood choke” as attested to by MMA Williams. In fact, however, the use of pressure and body weight to restrain a suspect was adopted by the MPD because it was a lesser intensity of force than the prior practice of using strikes—either barehanded, or with batons, or even with weighted gloves—to compel compliance. ]]
From link-
This is very important- and puts into perspective the true reason why the hold is used- because it is less severe than other means
[[Whereas Schleiter wants to pretend that all of Chauvin’s use of force and other decisions should have been based solely on the needs and desires of Floyd, Nelson once again had the state’s witness concede that under the MPD critical decision-making model the officer must consider a wide breadth of factors beyond just the suspect, including the officer himself, his partners, any bystanders—especially angry or threatening bystanders.]]
I’ve been arguing this very thing for a long time now- The perp MUST be restrained until paramedics can get to the scene and restrain him more securely so that they can work on him safely- a passed out perp- that suddenly comes to in an explosive fit of rage, is a danger ot everyone- especially to officers who are not prepared for the perp to explode suddenly in rage- even the public are in danger if the officers fail to keep him subdued-
Good stuff at this link- thanks again- wil lread more later-