But Eakes pointed out that two witnesses did not know Ellis had died until they saw it in a newspaper.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-two-lawyers-tacoma-george-floyd-b2463728.html

Collins stated that Ellis grabbed him by his vest, lifted him off his feet and threw him into the street like a child, despite the fact that he weighs about 230 pounds (104 kilograms) with his gear on, Eakes said.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/12/12/news/nation/black-man-choked-and-shocked-by-police-died-because-of-drugs-officers-lawyers-argue-at-trial/

“They make Mr. Ellis out to be violent in ways you don’t see on the video,” Eakes said.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/12/12/news/nation/black-man-choked-and-shocked-by-police-died-because-of-drugs-officers-lawyers-argue-at-trial/