Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane sentenced to 3 years in killing of George Floyd
Lane appeared at his sentencing hearing Wednesday via video from Federal Correctional Institution Englewood. As part of his plea deal, he will serve his state sentence in federal prison at the same time as his federal sentence.
Lane held down Floyd's legs as former officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck during an attempted arrest on May 25, 2020. Former officers J. Alexander Kueng knelt on Floyd's back and Tou Thao kept bystanders away during the restraint, which was captured on bystander video.The killing sparked global protests over racial justice and police brutality.
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