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State prosecutor Steve Schleicher asked Stiger to describe what he sees in photos shown in court regarding the position of Chauvin on Floyd. He described the former officer to be "on his knees and pushing down from his knee area from his body."

Pic shows Chauvin's hand gripping Floyd's fingers.

S: The principle of pain compliance...you would inflict pain for the purpose of having the subject obey your command.
Stiger: Yes.
S: What if there's no opportunity for compliance?
Stiger: Then at that point it's just pain. pic.twitter.com/FTFPb5QyYa
— Ana Lastra (@AnaViLastra) April 7, 2021

Wednesday, a Los Angeles use-of-force expert will continue his testimony in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin.

Sgt. Jody Stiger was among four members of law enforcement who spoke Tuesday about Chauvin's use of force and other actions during the fatal arrest of George Floyd.

Another member of the Minneapolis police force took the stand Tuesday as part of an effort by prosecutors to dismantle the argument that Chauvin was following training when he put his knee on Floyd's neck.

This time, a supervisor with the training unit questioned Chauvin's actions under oath.

When asked by prosecutor Steve Schleicher, "Once a subject is under control and no longer resistant, it's inappropriate to hold them in a position where you're draping your knee across their back or neck, isn't it?," Lt. Johnny Mercil responded, "I would say it's time to deescalate force, sir."

Meanwhile, Stiger also weighed in on the tactics used. He testified that he has traveled to police agencies nationwide to compare their use-of-force policies with his department.

Lee Hutton, a legal expert 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS talked to, said the defense also made headway on Tuesday. Eric Nelson used cross-examination to dive into whether Floyd was experiencing "excited delirium."

The medical support coordinator for the Minneapolis Police Department described the symptoms, which include elevated body temperature and heart rate, insensitivity to pain, and having super-human strength.

When the defense asked whether "that include(s) discussion of controlled substances in the context of excited delirium," officer Nicole Mackenzie responded, "Yes, because what we're usually teaching is that most people that are experiencing something like excited delirium, there's illicit drugs on board that might be a contributing factor."

Stiger's testimony will continue Wednesday morning, with a chance for Chauvin's attorney to cross examine him. Hutton said he expects Stiger's expertise will be questioned.

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