One huge thing that has always stuck out for me in the video, that negates any defense for Chauvin, or his defense lawyers in trying to claim distraction from the bystanders or fear, is the fact Chauvin had his hand in his pocket a majority of the time. He looked casual, not concerned for either George's health or the crowd shouting at him.
I look at this video and what I see is a arrogent police officer thinking, "I am a police officer. I can do what I want."
I look at this video and what I see is a arrogent police officer thinking, "I am a police officer. I can do what I want."