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Thao, Kueng say they rejected plea deal in Floyd killing

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Thao, Kueng and Lane were convicted in federal court in February of violating Floyd's civil rights. In rejecting the plea agreements, Thao and Keung are risking state sentences that could be significantly longer than their federal sentences. The offers would have dropped the most serious charge of aiding and abetting murder.

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Reuters

Two former Minnesota officers reject plea offers in George Floyd killing

By Tyler Clifford - Two former Minneapolis police officers have turned down plea deals with state prosecutors on charges connected to the murder of George Floyd, a court spokesperson said on Monday, setting the stage for a trial in late October. Tou Thao, 36, and J. Alexander Kueng, 28, are each charged in Minnesota with two counts of aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter, both

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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2 ex-cops charged in George Floyd killing reject plea deals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing told a judge Monday that they have rejected plea deals that would have resulted in three-year sentences, setting the stage for trial in October.

1 year ago·United States

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Ex-Minneapolis officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao reject plea deal in George Floyd killing

Ex-Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao told a judge Monday they have rejected a plea deal offered by state prosecutors for their role in George Floyd's killing, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's deputy chief of staff said.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Thao, Kueng say they rejected plea deal in Floyd killing

By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing told a judge Monday that they have rejected plea deals that would have resulted in three-year prison sentences, setting the stage for trial in October.Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are charged with aiding and abetting both second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death. They and Thomas Lane were w…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Ex-Minneapolis officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao reject state plea deal in George Floyd killing - Local News 8

By Claire Colbert, Bill Kirkos and Brad Parks, CNNEx-Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao told a judge Monday they have rejected a plea deal offered by state prosecutors for their role in George Floyd’s killing, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s deputy chief of staff said.Their trial, set to begin October 24, marks the latest chapter in a case that in May 2020 catalyzed a nation’s anger over how some in law enforc…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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