04-08-2021, 10:32 AM
One of Tim Pools' theories (just a theory, he isn't sure of it, but it fits the situation) is that yes, in fact Chauvin did recognize Floyd from their employment together and was called on the site, hearing a bunch of noise about some rookie cops struggling with this guy who was fighting, kicking and wrestling them, got to the scene and was like "oh man, it's Floyd.." and this is why they went so light on him. They could have tased him (which could have also caused cardiac arrest), they could have beaten him, but they didn't.. and the witness on use of force testified during cross examination that they had every right to do that, and that holding him down, not tasing or beating him, was actually the most minimal force they could have applied in the situation.
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