Thomas Lane

We're glad to report that Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were each found guilty on all charges in their civil suit for standing by and even holding back bystanders that very well could've saved George Floyd's life. 

Four former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights are scheduled to be arraigned in federal court Tuesday at a hearing that could also address some pretrial motions.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An attorney for one of four former Minneapolis officers charged in George Floyd‘s death is highlighting Floyd’s past crimes and history of drug use, calling him an ex-con and “evident danger to the community.” Another is seizing on Floyd’s medical issues and addiction, saying he likely died from fentanyl, not a knee […]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of four Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd‘s death is asking to have his case dismissed. An attorney for Thomas Lane said in court papers made public Wednesday that the case against his client should be dismissed for lack of probable cause. As part of his court filing, attorney Earl […]

Thomas Lane, who was charged with felony aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd's killing, walked out of the Hennepin County jail after his $750,000 bail was paid.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A judge set bail at $750,000 apiece Thursday for three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the killing of George Floyd, as a memorial service took place just blocks away. Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng made their first appearances in Hennepin County District Court as friends, relatives […]