George Floyd, who died after being choked by MInneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin last Monday, succumbed to asphyxiation as a result of Chauvin’s actions, an independent autopsy ordered by his family has confirmed.

“Sustained pressure on the right side of Mr. Floyd’s carotid artery impeded blood flow to the brain, and weight on his back impeded his ability to breathe,” an attorney for Floyd’s family said in a statement on Monday, after the autopsy report was released.

“The independent examiners found that weight on the back, handcuffs and positioning were contributory factors because they impaired the ability of Mr. Floyd’s diaphragm to function,” he continued.

Mr. Floyd’s death was a homicide.

BREAKING: #GeorgeFloyd – Independent autopsy performed by Dr. Michael Baden and Dr. Allecia Wilson concludes Floyd died of "Asphyxia due to compression of the neck" and no underlying medical conditions. pic.twitter.com/wuMex3AnPZ

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