Expert: Ex-police officer was justified in pinning down George Floyd

Former police officer Derek Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd to the ground because he kept struggling, a use-of-force expert has testified (Court TV/Pool/AP)

Former police officer Derek Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd to the ground because he kept struggling, a use-of-force expert has testified.

Barry Brodd, a former Santa Rosa, California, officer was called as a witness for the defence of Chauvin, who is on trial in Minneapolis for Mr Floyd’s murder.