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What the prosecution and the defense are expected to argue

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...trial-n1262198

The defense will try to sow doubt in the prosecution’s claims by offering up evidence that suggests Floyd could have died from his health maladies and use of drugs.

In a motion to dismiss the charges, the defense argued Chauvin did not assault Floyd and did not have intent to harm him.

The defense states the medical examiner found “no bruising of Mr. Floyd’s neck or on any neck muscles or any injury to neck structures.”

The defense also argues the state has not offered evidence showing “objective gross negligence” from Chauvin.