Nelson asked. As the store emptied, Martin became aware of a commotion at the front of Cup Foods and went outside, where he saw Floyd pinned to the ground. When McMillian told Chauvin: 'I don't respect what you did,' the officer replied: 'Well that's one person's opinion. Nelson asked: 'Is that because sometimes when people are treated for an overdose and they come round they become aggressive and violent?' By the time he saw Floyd he was, he said: 'Face up on the stretcher.

Source: The Nation April 01, 2021 21:45 UTC