Coroner ruled that Floyd died of a drug overdose, not actions by Chauvin.
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Elon Musk has waded into the controversial George Floyd case, tweeting that Derek Chauvin should be released, citing a coroner's ruling that Floyd died of a drug overdose rather than from Chauvin's actions. Musk's statement directly contradicts the widely accepted narrative that Chauvin's knee on Floyd's neck caused his death, which led to Chauvin's murder conviction and sparked global protests against police brutality.
The tweet is likely to amplify scrutiny on the medical evidence in the case and could impact public perception, especially among Musk's large following. While the initial trial hinged on testimony that Chauvin's restraint was a substantial factor in Floyd's death, Musk's reference to the coroner's report may revive alternate theories that were presented during the trial but ultimately rejected by the jury.
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He should be released. His penance was a miscarriage of justice.
Coroner ruled that Floyd died of a drug overdose, not actions by Chauvin.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 3, 2026