2:55 p.m. ET, April 14, 2021
Forensic pathologist: I haven't seen any data that shows Floyd had an injury from carbon monoxide
At the beginning of his cross-examination, prosecuting attorney Jerry Blackwell focused in on defense expert witness Dr. David Fowler's testimony that carbon monoxide poisoning may have contributed to George Floyd's death.
Blackwell asked Fowler if it is true that he has not "seen any data, or test results, that showed Mr. Floyd had a single injury from carbon monoxide."
"Yes, true," Fowler answered.
Blackwell then asked Fowler if he agreed that there was no finding of carbon monoxide poisoning from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's autopsy review. He agreed.
Fowler also agreed that he did not see any data that Floyd was exposed to carbon monoxide above the levels set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Some more context: In testimony earlier today, Dr. Fowler said that carbon monoxide from the car that Floyd was pinned down next to could have contributed to his death. "There is exposure to a vehicle exhaust, so potentially carbon monoxide poisoning or at least an effect from increased carbon monoxide in his bloodstream," Fowler said.