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Independent Autopsy Finds George Floyd’s Death Due To ‘Homicide By Asphyxia’
by Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project:
“Sustained pressure on the right side of Mr. Floyd’s carotid artery impeded blood flow to the brain, and weight on his back impeded his ability to breathe,” an attorney for Floyd’s family said in a statement on Monday, after the autopsy report was released.
“The independent examiners found that weight on the back, handcuffs and positioning were contributory factors because they impaired the ability of Mr. Floyd’s diaphragm to function,” he continued.
BREAKING: #GeorgeFloyd – Independent autopsy performed by Dr. Michael Baden and Dr. Allecia Wilson concludes Floyd died of “Asphyxia due to compression of the neck” and no underlying medical conditions. pic.twitter.com/wuMex3AnPZ
— Law & Crime Network (@LawCrimeNetwork) June 1, 2020
The findings of the autopsy, carried out by medical examiners Dr. Michael Baden and Dr. Allecia Wilson, differ from those of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, who examined Floyd’s body before Chauvin was charged with murder on Friday. The examiner’s report revealed “no physical findings that support a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation,” and suggested that Floyd’s “underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system” likely contributed to his death.
Floyd’s apparent murder shocked the nation, with a video showing the last agonizing eight minutes of his life triggering protests and riots across the US. Nearly a week later, the protests have escalated into full-blown anarchy, looting, and arson.
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