Minneapolis police officials sharply criticize Derek Chauvin's use of force in direct blow to his defense
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Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo testified in Derek Chauvin's criminal trial on Monday about the importance of training, de-escalation and respect as prosecutors sought to show Chauvin did not follow department policy.
But over the past few days, a series of police supervisors and high-level officials have taken the stand to directly contradict that claim. Foremost among them was Chief Medaria Arradondo, who on Monday thoroughly rejected Chauvin's decision to kneel on the neck of Floyd -- who was handcuffed and in a prone position -- for over 9 minutes. "That in no way shape or form is anything that is by policy. It is not part of our training, and it is certainly not part of our ethics or our values," Arradondo said.More Related News