Headline RoundupApril 8th, 2021

Doctor Testifies George Floyd Died From Lack of Oxygen

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Dr. Martin Tobin, a pulmonologist called as a prosecution witness in Derek Chauvin's murder trial, testified on Thursday that George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen caused by being handcuffed face down in the street with the former Minneapolis police officer's knee on his neck. Chauvin's defense team has maintained that Floyd was addicted to narcotics and that he ingested fentanyl, a substance the team said contributed to his death. Tobin testified as Chauvin's trial enters a new technical phase, with prosecutors expected to call a string of medical experts to testify about how Floyd died in police custody. Chauvin is facing murder and manslaughter charges.

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