The other three Minneapols cops (other than Derek Chauvin), Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane have been charged with second degree murder, as Derek Chauvin’s case was upgraded from third degree to second degree. This means, all four cops present during the death of George Floyd are now charged with fourth degree murderer.
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ALL FOUR POLICE OFFICERS HAVE BEEN CHARGED AND CHAUVIN NOW FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER!!!
— melvin (@melouise23) June 3, 2020
BREAKING: Three other former Minnesota police officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
The three were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting manslaughter, court records show. https://t.co/2HK2S9hZVk
— ABC News Live (@ABCNewsLive) June 3, 2020
Chauvin’s charges were upgraded to 2nd degree manslaughter and the other 3 officers were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting manslaughter.
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“Second degree murder is generally defined as intentional murder that lacks premeditation, is intended to only cause bodily harm, and demonstrates an extreme indifference to human life. The exact legal definition of this crime will vary by jurisdiction.” FindLaw
— Fenton O’mama (@oldmantea) June 3, 2020
Former officers Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng are facing charges of aiding and abetting murder, according to criminal complaints filed by the state of Minnesota on Wednesday. https://t.co/htFurC18Kr
— NBC Asian America (@NBCAsianAmerica) June 3, 2020