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[–]Zapped 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Hey, we're both wrong. The medical examiner released memos along with the autopsy report. These statements were in those memos:

"The autopsy revealed no physical findings that support a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation,"

and

"Mr. Floyd had underlying health conditions including coronary artery disease and hypertensive heart disease. The combined effects of Mr. Floyd being restrained by police, his underlying health conditions and any potential intoxicants in his system likely contributed to his death."

We both stand corrected.

[–]FediNetizen 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

No, that first line was only in the draft report. It was removed in the final report, which did conclude that it was a homicide.

And the final report only points out that he might have lived had he been younger and healthier. That doesn't mean the officer didn't kill him. He did.

[–]Zapped 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Thanks for educating me. I was confused about the timing (and meanings) of those reports.