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Ex-officer involved in George Floyd killing sentenced to nearly 5 years

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Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao has been sentenced to 4-3/4 years in prison for aiding and abetting manslaughter in the 2020 killing of George Floyd – which lead to global protest on police violence

The incident involved Floyd’s neck being pinned to the ground by another officer’s knee during a failed arrest.

Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill handed down the sentence, which slightly exceeded the 4-1/4 years requested by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

“I was hoping for a little more remorse, regret, acknowledgment of some responsibility,” Judge Cahill said before handing down the sentence.

The sentence will run concurrently with the 3-1/2 years Thao had previously received for a federal conviction related to violating Floyd’s civil rights.

Thao, a nine-year police force veteran, was the fourth and final officer to be sentenced in connection with Floyd’s death.

“I didn’t intend on doing any malice or … try hurt anyone. That was never my intent. I did the best that I thought I could,” Thao said in court before sentencing.

Derek Chauvin, the white officer seen in a widely circulated cellphone video kneeling on Floyd’s neck for over nine minutes, was found guilty of murder in 2021.

Thao had kept bystanders at bay while Chauvin and two other officers subdued Floyd, who was suspected of using a counterfeit $20 bill.

The killing ignited widespread protests against racism and police brutality in the United States and internationally.

Thao’s lawyers did not provide immediate comments on the sentencing.

The other officers present during the incident, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng, had held down Floyd’s legs and buttocks while Chauvin knelt on his neck.

Both Lane and Kueng had previously pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in state court, receiving sentences of 3-1/2 years and three years, respectively.

In a federal trial, Lane and Kueng were also found guilty of violating Floyd’s civil rights, resulting in additional prison time.

Chauvin, convicted of unintentional second-degree murder, was sentenced to 22-1/2 years in state prison, along with a concurrent 21-year sentence on federal charges related to violating Floyd’s civil rights.

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AWS outage sparks business reputation risks

AWS outage underscores risks of single tech reliance; Darren Woolley offers strategies for brands to mitigate potential damage.

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AWS outage underscores risks of single tech reliance; Darren Woolley offers strategies for brands to mitigate potential damage.


A major Amazon Web Services outage highlights the dangers of relying on a single tech partner, with brands facing potential repetitional damage.

Darren Woolley from TrinityP3 discusses strategies to mitigate such risks.

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Bitcoin’s weakness sparks market warning

Bitcoin’s stagnation amid asset rallies signals potential deeper issues in speculative markets, hinting at tougher times ahead.

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Bitcoin’s stagnation amid asset rallies signals potential deeper issues in speculative markets, hinting at tougher times ahead.


Bitcoin’s failure to rebound while other assets rally could signal deeper cracks in speculative markets.

Analysts warn it may foreshadow tougher times ahead.

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OpenAI launches Atlas to rival Google

OpenAI launches Atlas, an AI browser aimed to revolutionize online search and user interaction, challenging Google.

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OpenAI launches Atlas, an AI browser aimed to revolutionize online search and user interaction, challenging Google.


OpenAI has unveiled Atlas, an AI-powered browser built to challenge Google and reinvent how users search and interact online.

The launch marks a major shift in the future of web browsing.

#OpenAI #Atlas #AI #Technology #BradGastwirth #CircularTechnology #Google #SamAltman #ChatGPT #Innovation #TechNews


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