A judge has postponed the trial for the three former Minneapolis officers accused of participating in the murder of George Floyd. On Thursday, attorneys for Thomas Lane, J. Kueng, and Tou Thao argued pretrial motions. Judge Peter Cahill said that he would be moving the jury selection in the trial …
Read More »4 Former Minneapolis Officers Indicted on US Civil Rights Charges in George Floyd’s Death
Four former Minneapolis officers who participated in the arrest and death of George Floyd were charged by a federal grand jury, accused of knowingly and willingly violating the constitutional rights of the Black man as he was restrained face-down on the ground, gasping for air. Today, Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. …
Read More »Cops In George Floyd Death Wants Case Dropped Over Leaked Plea Deal
The legal teams representing George Floyd’s murderers are asking for the case to be dismissed due to leaked plea deal information. Derek Chauvin will stand trial on March 8th for second-degree murder. Thomas Lane, Alexander Kueng, and Tou Thao are scheduled to stand trial on August 23rd. The three have …
Read More »Former Minneapolis Cop Involved In George Floyd’s Death Admits He Could Have Done Things Differently, Claiming His “Heart Sank” When Floyd Died
On Friday, the court released the interrogation footage of former Minneapolis officer, Tou Thao, where he reveals that he could have been “more observant” during the George Floyd’s arrest. In the 40-minute interview, Thao tells investigators that he was nervous about the “superhuman strength” Floyd could have been experiencing due …
Read More »Three More Minneapolis Officers Charged In George Floyds Death, Derek Chauvin’s Charges Upgraded
The three remaining former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd have been charged, and charges for Derek Chauvin have been upgraded. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday that the three former Minneapolis police officers would be charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder, according …
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