Former Officer Pleads Guilty in George Floyd’s Death

Just hours before jury selection was scheduled to begin on Monday, former Minneapolis cop J. Alexander Kueng agreed to take a plea deal for his involvement in George Floyd’s death.

In exchange for pleading guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter, Kueng’s murder charge was dropped in the state trial. The former officer’s sentencing date will be determined later, but he is expected to receive at least 42 months in prison to be served at the same time as his federal sentence.

Tou Thao, another former officer, who was involved in the arrest, decided to waive his right to a jury. Instead, Judge Peter Cahill will determine Thao’s case based on existing evidence. Thao also waived his right to have any witnesses testify. If he is found guilty by the judge, he may be expected to serve 41 to 57 months in prison.

Prosecutors noted that they would not pursue the murder charge against Thao if he were found guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter. (Read more from “Former Officer Pleads Guilty in George Floyd’s Death” HERE)

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