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Just before a trial concerning George Floyd's murder, an ex-officer pleads guilty

11:56am October 24, 2022

by Laurel Wamsley

A trial was set to begin in Minnesota court for former officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng. In a turnabout, Kueng will plead guilty to aiding and abetting the manslaughter of Floyd.

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao (left) was sentenced to 3 1/2 years and J. Alexander Kueng got three years Wednesday for violating George Floyd's civil rights.

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Two former police officers are sentenced for violating George Floyd's civil rights

1:50pm July 27, 2022

by The Associated Press

J. Alexander Kueng was sentenced to three years and Tou Thao got 3 1/2 years — penalties that a judge said reflected their level of culpability in a case that sparked worldwide protests.

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Thomas Lane testified at his federal trial that officers considered using a type of restraint known as the hobble because George Floyd was kicking and had hurt himself, but that it seemed "excessive" because an ambulance

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Defense rests in federal trial of 3 police officers in George Floyd's killing

8:08pm February 21, 2022

by The Associated Press

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane's co-defendants, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, presented their cases last week.