In Chauvin trial, MPD Police Lt. calls force used on Floyd 'totally unnecessary'
Warning: Video may contain graphic content that some viewers may find disturbing. Minneapolis' most senior police officer, Lt. Richard Zimmerman testified Friday during the Derek Chauvin murder trial that Derek Chauvin putting his knee on a handcuffed George Floyd's neck during his arrest last spring was "totally unnecessary."
By Matt Gillmer
Matt Gillmer
February 27, 2024 — 10:08am
Warning: Video may contain graphic content that some viewers may find disturbing. Minneapolis' most senior police officer, Lt. Richard Zimmerman testified Friday during the Derek Chauvin murder trial that Derek Chauvin putting his knee on a handcuffed George Floyd's neck during his arrest last spring was "totally unnecessary."
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