The video of George Floyd gasping for breath was shown to jurors at the earliest opportunity in a trial over his death
The video of George Floyd gasping for breath was shown to jurors at the earliest opportunity in a trial over his death
30 March 2021
The case began today for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin - accused of murder and manslaughter.
Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell showed the video in opening statements - after telling the jury to remember nine minutes and 29 seconds.
Blackwell says that's how long Chauvin pressed his knee on Floyd's neck ... despite Floyd saying 27 times he couldn't breathe, before going limp.
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