The investigation follows intense criticism of Fowler’s conclusions in the trial, in which he testified that police were not responsible for George Floyd’s death.

A few dozen people gathered at the symbolic space on 16th Street to learn that former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the murder of George Floyd.

Guardsmen have been asked to support D.C. police in anticipation of First Amendment demonstrations downtown.

Dr. David Fowler’s testimony for the defense comes as he’s facing a lawsuit in Maryland regarding the case of a Black man who died in police custody.