Police Release 2019 Arrest Of George Floyd Where He Tried To Swallow Pills To Destroy Evidence

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The judge in the George Floyd case is allowing the public to see video of a 2019 incident involving Floyd and Minneapolis police. Judge Peter Cahill said he did not think it would taint a potential jury.

Attorney for fired Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane wanted the public to see the video. And the prosecution wanted to prevent it from becoming public. Three body cam videos were released that show different perspectives.

All show Floyd with Minneapolis police officers on May 6, 2019. He’s a passenger in an unlicensed stop, and he fails to comply with the officer's initial requests.

“Put your hands on the dash. I’m not going to shoot you, put your hands on the dash,” an officer said as he pulls a weapon. “Put hands on dash, the last time I’m going to tell you that. It’s simple.”

Floyd complies, and another officer approaches.

“Open your mouth. Spit out what you’ve got. I’m going to tase you,” an officer said.

Floyd is out of the vehicle, and officers put his hands behind his back and handcuff him.

“You’re not going to get beat up or nothing if you just follow what we’re asking you to do,” an officer said.