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Dereck Chauvin was charged with the murder of George Floyd, but upon sincere review of actual footage, this isn't likely the case. The daily wire has video footage of George Floyd's death from the perspective of the officers, including Dereck, and it clearly shows that there were many other factors that are more probable to have contributed to George Floyd's death. Some of which are a high level of drugs George was on (which caused his lungs to swell), the fact that the oxygen wasn't attached in the ambulance (limited George's oxygen on the way to the hospital), and the fact that George did not disclose he was on drugs to the officers (causing a more aggressive arrest in response to George's erratic behavior while high). The video footage can be found on the daily wiring delineating all the aforementioned.
https://www.dailywire.com/videos/the-fall-of-minneapolisTomsawyer565 (talk) 03:13, 30 November 2024 (UTC)
federal court ordered a fresh examination of Floyd's heart tissue etc too test for other theories about his cause of death. multiple news sources. example: Jazi Zilber (talk) 07:45, 17 December 2024 (UTC)
faq page Frequently asked questions
Q1: Does it have to say "white" police officer?
A1: Yes, because almost all reliable sources emphasize the significance of this fact.
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Q4: Why is this article calling it a murder instead of a death/killing?
A4: As a person was formally convicted for murder in a court of law, the article uses the term "murder", in line with the community guidance at WP:MURDERS.
Q5: Wasn't Floyd killed near a store called Cub Foods, not Cup Foods?
A5: The store is Cup Foods, and is not affiliated with the Cub Foods store chain.
Q6: Why does the article use such a graphic photo? Isn't it in poor taste?
A6: The lead image was determined by the community in a formal Request for Comment process. The RfC reached an "overwhelming consensus" that 
Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the 
Not done Please see WP:RS -- Euryalus (talk) 11:37, 12 August 2024 (UTC).