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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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SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk’s Mars dream a trillion-dollar reality

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

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SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.


Investors are buzzing as SpaceX gears up for a potential IPO, aiming to raise more than $25 billion, possibly as soon as June. The offering could value the company at over $1 trillion, fueling Musk’s ambitious plans for Mars and beyond.

Despite the high-risk nature of space ventures, demand from retail investors is expected to be strong. Experts predict this IPO could become historic, with the company’s market value potentially soaring past $2 trillion once it launches.

Musk’s unconventional management style hasn’t slowed investor enthusiasm, even amidst regulatory hurdles. The funds raised could also support groundbreaking innovations, including energy-efficient space data centers.

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Russia shoots down 280+ Ukrainian drones as Zelenskyy pushes new peace plan

Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

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Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.


Russia’s Defence Ministry claims it has shot down over 280 Ukrainian drones, with 40 intercepted near Moscow, some targeting the city directly. Emergency services responded to debris, and temporary flight restrictions were enforced at Moscow’s airports amid the attacks.

Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed his team is finalizing a revised 20-point peace proposal, introducing new ideas on territorial control. Ukrainian and American officials are set to consult online, focusing on security guarantees rather than the detailed points of the plan.

As tensions rise, both military clashes and diplomatic efforts continue to shape the future of the conflict. Keep up with the latest updates and expert analysis on these unfolding events.

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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI to generate Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar videos

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

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Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.


Disney is taking AI to the next level, investing $1 billion in OpenAI to create a licensing deal that allows users to generate videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. This partnership could redefine how fans interact with their favorite characters.

The deal will let users stream short AI-generated videos directly on Disney+, and ChatGPT will also produce images of Disney’s licensed characters. However, the agreement excludes talent likenesses or voices, keeping human performances separate.

Set to launch in 2026, the collaboration also gives Disney warrants to purchase additional OpenAI equity and use AI tools for product development, opening doors to new creative opportunities.

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