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Derek Chauvin describes George Floyd as “sizeable guy” and “probably on something” in police video
Description
April 1, 2021
WARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Discretion advised.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd, defended himself after Floyd was taken to hospital, calling Floyd a "sizable guy" and "probably on something," according to police video played in court Wednesday. Chauvin faces murder and manslaughter charges in the 2020 death of Floyd, who died after Chauvin was seen kneeling on his neck for several minutes. Prosecutors on Thursday are expected to question investigators about technical aspects of the case.
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Derek Chauvin describes George Floyd as “sizeable guy” and “probably on something” in police video01:29 | April 1, 2021 -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official01:38 | 15 minutes ago -
Michigan synagogue attack suspect had family killed in Israeli strike, Lebanese officials say03:13 | March 14, 2026 -
FBI investigating shooting at Old Dominion University as an ‘act of terrorism’01:59 | March 13, 2026 -
Liberals table tweaked ‘lawful access’ bill after privacy concerns, backlash01:50 | March 12, 2026 -
‘Industry pressure’ slowing efforts to keep animal tranquillizers out of drug supply02:12 | March 11, 2026 -
‘Your government stands with you’: Feds announce $10M for security at synagogues, community centres02:36 | March 11, 2026 -
Details of firearms used in Tumbler Ridge shooting ‘will be addressed’01:25 | March 11, 2026 -
AI scams becoming more sophisticated06:01 | March 11, 2026 -
Allan Legere, New Brunswick’s infamous ‘Monster of the Miramichi,’ dies in prison00:38 | March 10, 2026 -
Poilievre condemns ‘gun attack’ at U.S. consulate in Toronto02:00 | March 10, 2026 -
‘Definitely a national security incident’: Police investigating after shots fired at US consulate01:34 | March 10, 2026 -
‘Canada at a crossroads’: Jewish groups call for action after 3 synagogues hit by gunfire03:41 | March 8, 2026 -
Carney says former prince Andrew should be removed from line to throne01:11 | March 6, 2026 -
OpenAI agrees to safeguards in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooter not being flagged to police00:49 | March 5, 2026 -
HUB mall shooting victim’s parents push for parole eligibility changes02:09 | March 4, 2026 -
Tumbler Ridge shooting: B.C.’s chief coroner announces inquest01:42 | March 3, 2026 -
Texas shooting: Federal, city officials say suspected shooter at Austin bar wasn’t on their radar01:05 | March 2, 2026 -
Texas shooting: At least 3 dead, 14 injured at a bar in Austin02:02 | March 1, 2026 -
Bill Clinton says he had ‘no idea’ of Epstein’s crimes03:50 | February 27, 2026 -
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify on Epstein files02:18 | February 26, 2026 -
6th complainant tells Stronach trial 1986 incident left her ‘traumatized’ forever02:14 | February 25, 2026 -
U.S. DOJ accused of withholding Epstein files about claims against Trump02:11 | February 25, 2026 -
Anand addresses report Canadian government is ‘confident’ Indian extortion threats ‘not continuing’03:10 | February 25, 2026 -
Tumbler Ridge shooter’s half-brother arrested in Alberta in attempted murder case01:40 | February 24, 2026 -
Who was Mexican drug lord ‘El Mencho’?02:06 | February 24, 2026 -
Former prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages, travel when envoy: ex-civil servants01:58 | February 23, 2026 -
El Mencho: How Mexican drug cartel leader was captured, killed02:12 | February 23, 2026 -
26,000+ Canadians registered in Mexico amid ‘terrifying’ cartel violence02:28 | February 23, 2026 -
Son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges01:39 | February 23, 2026 -
Epstein files: UK police arrest former US ambassador Peter Mandelson03:29 | February 23, 2026 -
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of parents Rob and Michele00:29 | February 23, 2026
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Derek Chauvin describes George Floyd as “sizeable guy” and “probably on something” in police video01:29 | April 1, 2021
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Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official01:38 | 15 minutes ago
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Michigan synagogue attack suspect had family killed in Israeli strike, Lebanese officials say03:13 | March 14, 2026
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FBI investigating shooting at Old Dominion University as an ‘act of terrorism’01:59 | March 13, 2026
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Liberals table tweaked ‘lawful access’ bill after privacy concerns, backlash01:50 | March 12, 2026
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‘Industry pressure’ slowing efforts to keep animal tranquillizers out of drug supply02:12 | March 11, 2026
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‘Your government stands with you’: Feds announce $10M for security at synagogues, community centres02:36 | March 11, 2026
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Details of firearms used in Tumbler Ridge shooting ‘will be addressed’01:25 | March 11, 2026
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AI scams becoming more sophisticated06:01 | March 11, 2026
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Allan Legere, New Brunswick’s infamous ‘Monster of the Miramichi,’ dies in prison00:38 | March 10, 2026
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Poilievre condemns ‘gun attack’ at U.S. consulate in Toronto02:00 | March 10, 2026
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‘Definitely a national security incident’: Police investigating after shots fired at US consulate01:34 | March 10, 2026
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‘Canada at a crossroads’: Jewish groups call for action after 3 synagogues hit by gunfire03:41 | March 8, 2026
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Carney says former prince Andrew should be removed from line to throne01:11 | March 6, 2026
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OpenAI agrees to safeguards in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooter not being flagged to police00:49 | March 5, 2026
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HUB mall shooting victim’s parents push for parole eligibility changes02:09 | March 4, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge shooting: B.C.’s chief coroner announces inquest01:42 | March 3, 2026
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Texas shooting: Federal, city officials say suspected shooter at Austin bar wasn’t on their radar01:05 | March 2, 2026
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Texas shooting: At least 3 dead, 14 injured at a bar in Austin02:02 | March 1, 2026
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Bill Clinton says he had ‘no idea’ of Epstein’s crimes03:50 | February 27, 2026
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Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify on Epstein files02:18 | February 26, 2026
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6th complainant tells Stronach trial 1986 incident left her ‘traumatized’ forever02:14 | February 25, 2026
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U.S. DOJ accused of withholding Epstein files about claims against Trump02:11 | February 25, 2026
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Anand addresses report Canadian government is ‘confident’ Indian extortion threats ‘not continuing’03:10 | February 25, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge shooter’s half-brother arrested in Alberta in attempted murder case01:40 | February 24, 2026
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Who was Mexican drug lord ‘El Mencho’?02:06 | February 24, 2026
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Former prince Andrew charged taxpayers for massages, travel when envoy: ex-civil servants01:58 | February 23, 2026
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El Mencho: How Mexican drug cartel leader was captured, killed02:12 | February 23, 2026
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26,000+ Canadians registered in Mexico amid ‘terrifying’ cartel violence02:28 | February 23, 2026
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Son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges01:39 | February 23, 2026
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Epstein files: UK police arrest former US ambassador Peter Mandelson03:29 | February 23, 2026
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Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of parents Rob and Michele00:29 | February 23, 2026
Derek Chauvin describes George Floyd as “sizeable guy” and “probably on something” in police video
Description
April 1, 2021
WARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Discretion advised.
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murdering George Floyd, defended himself after Floyd was taken to hospital, calling Floyd a "sizable guy" and "probably on something," according to police video played in court Wednesday. Chauvin faces murder and manslaughter charges in the 2020 death of Floyd, who died after Chauvin was seen kneeling on his neck for several minutes. Prosecutors on Thursday are expected to question investigators about technical aspects of the case.
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