George Floyd died from lack of oxygen, doctor testifies
By DW
18 April 2021 |
4:05 pm
Medical experts' testimony dismissed the defendant's claims that George Floyd died from previous drug use. The police officer who kneeled on Floyd's was charged with murder and manslaughter.
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