BREAKING: Three other cops charged over murder of George Floyd
The four officers involved in George Floyd’s death have been identified by the City of Minneapolis and include Derek Chauvin and Tao Thou
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar announced plans to charge Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Keung Tuesday. Lane and Keung helped Chavin restrain Floyd, while Thao stood nearby as the scene unfolded. She also revealed that Chauvin, 42, has had charges against him upgraded from third-degree murder to second-degree murder.
Details of charges they are set to face have not yet been announced, and it is unclear whether those three officers will be charged with the same offense or offenses. Ellison is expected to offer further details imminently.
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