Medaria Aradondo, the police chief of Minneapolis, Texas, told the court that the force's policy was not adhered to at the time of George Floyd's arrest. The accused officer Derek Shovin violated the customary policy of the police department.
The Minneapolis City Police Chief testified in court on Monday, local time, according to CNN. He said the manner in which Floyd was arrested was against the forces. Medaria Aradondo said, ‘Initially it was necessary to take that step for a few seconds to bring him (Floyd) under control. But when he stopped interfering, it was necessary to stop that work immediately. 'George Floyd, 48, of Houston, Texas, was arrested on May 25 by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on charges of using counterfeit notes. After the arrest, a police officer named Derek Shovin grabbed Floyd by the neck and pressed him against the road. At this point Floyd kept saying, ‘Please, I can’t breathe. Don't hit me. '
The pedestrian requested police to release Floyd at that time. Floyd was later taken to hospital by ambulance, where doctors pronounced him dead. George Floyd, 46, worked as a security guard at a restaurant in Minneapolis.
The whole United States erupted in protest. Hundreds of people demonstrated in several European cities in solidarity with U.S. protesters. Demonstrations also took place in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
According to the BBC, Medaria Aradondo also told the court about her actions in the wake of the incident. He said accused police officer Derek Shovin was fired. Three other officials involved in the incident were also relieved of their duties.Derek Shovin has been charged with murder. Yesterday was the sixth day of his trial. The trial is expected to last at least a month; Although Shovin has denied all the allegations brought against him.