Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-03-05 17:34:54 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: A168617CD5020CC5ED1D7E0DF72C415A88391DDBC7EB0D703390A88A8DE41C4B
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Original Note:
Ben Shapiro's claim is false. The official autopsy and medical experts confirmed George Floyd died from police restraint, not drugs or health issues. Chauvin was convicted based on this evidence. https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-george-floyd-autopsy-new-892530421961 https://www.reuters.com/article/fact-check/no-evidence-drug-overdose-was-main-cause-of-death-for-george-floyd-in-2020-idUSL1N3241XJ/ https://www.factcheck.org/2023/11/no-change-in-george-floyds-cause-of-death-despite-viral-false-claims/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/medical-examiner-doubles-down-on-original-autopsy-finding-labels-floyds-death-a-homicide
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