Detective says Chauvin knee on neck a 'totally unnecessary' use of deadly force

Richard Zimmerman said: ‘I saw no reason why the officers felt they were in danger, if that’s what they felt. And that is what they have to feel to use that level of force.’ Photograph: AP

Richard Zimmerman said: ‘I saw no reason why the officers felt they were in danger, if that’s what they felt. And that is what they have to feel to use that level of force.’ Photograph: AP

source https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/apr/02/derek-chauvin-murder-trial-george-floyd-knee-neck-deadly-force