“The front of Mr. Floyds neck was not pressed on the ground. The side was.”
correct, as I pointed out.
“Hence the question, can pressing the side of the neck constrict the airway, even if the trachea itself isnt being pushed against anything.”
1 Yes easily.
2. The trachea is in the neck if the neck is constricted the trachea is. Keep in mind even if a person’s rachea isnt completely constricted he can still asphyxiate if he is not getting enough air (aside from the issue of the carotid arteries being compressed as well)