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Video shows Derek Chauvin's hand in his pocket while he was choking George Floyd.
Nevilledog
(51,197 posts)leftieNanner
(15,149 posts)I'm sure glad I'm not the only person on DU who thought that.
lastlib
(23,286 posts)Nevilledog
(51,197 posts)Guess he thought it was worth a shot since he had so much "time to kill"........literally.
panader0
(25,816 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)I thought so too
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Its hard to tell whether he has his hand in his pocket or just resting on his thigh.
Ms. Toad
(34,087 posts)Watching earlier, he's pulling on black gloves. I think it just looks like he has his hands in his pockets because the color of the gloves matches his pants (so what looks like the edge of his pants pockets is really the edge of his gloves).
Enoki33
(1,587 posts)sheshe2
(83,898 posts)On closer look it was resting nonchalantly on his left thigh.
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)Actually worse, because I think he was using it to further torque the pressure on that poor mans neck. I saw that video twice. I just cannot watch it. It was intentional murder. Something is very wrong with that ex-cop.
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)It was definitely on his thigh and not his pocket.
His eyes really told it all, crazed and evil. He knew what he was doing and dared anyone to stop him.
lsewpershad
(2,620 posts)what he knew exactly what he was doing and didn't give a shit but in fact was proud of what he was doing.... with
Look at me now expression.
Pachamama
(16,887 posts)Watch the video closely - that is what he was doing
winstars
(4,220 posts)Pachamama
(16,887 posts)Had a few people study the video again and look closely and they said they saw that and it hadnt occurred to them but upon watching closer that was what he was doing.
He DELIBERATELY was trying to apply as much possible pressure to George Floyds neck...
Tipperary
(6,930 posts)It is sickening.
gibraltar72
(7,511 posts)Hav
(5,969 posts)that it is a known technique to increase the pressure that you are already applying with your knee.
At the very least, it is clear that there is more pressure/weight when the hands are up, maybe even pressing down, instead of them being on the ground or the body which would distribute the weight. I'd assume for balance issues, it'd be more comfortable to use your hands when you are in such a position.
bmbmd
(3,088 posts)in Masonry?
http://lordsharrod.tripod.com/index-21.html
6) Both hands placed in front pants pocket in a clenched fist position signifies that "one has control of and a firm grip on self and the lower life forms".