State Appeals To Jury’s Emotions In Closing Arguments: Floyd Used To Cuddle In ‘Fetal Position’ With Mother, Called Out Her Name During Detainment

Jury in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin heard closing augments Monday from both the prosecution and the defense.

Presenting their closing arguments first, the prosecution appealed to the jury’s emotions by speaking of George Floyd’s “special bond” with his late mother. Noting that he would “cuddle” with her in “the fetal position,” they emphasized his physical struggle against Chauvin during the arrest and detainment on May 25.