From 'The video footage indicates that he was carrying an unidentified item in his back pocket, clipped to its rim.', can we conclude that 'As there was no video footage, witnesses said his back pockets were empty.' is unrelated and maintains neutrality?
The video footage indicates that he was carrying an unidentified item in his back pocket, clipped to its rim.###As there was no video footage, witnesses said his back pockets were empty.