Earl Gray: Thomas Lane is a man of compassion

Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, is one of the most hated Americans today due to his involvement in the fatal arrest of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American security guard. To defend Lane, his lawyer Earl Gray, 76, is doing his best to humanize his client. "He's a man of compassion," Gray said of Lane in an … Continue reading Earl Gray: Thomas Lane is a man of compassion

Derek Chauvin’s bail set at $1.25 million; Did the ex-Minneapolis cop enter a plea?

Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, of Minnesota, United States had his first court appearance on June 8, 2020. On the same day, the former Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer had his bail set at $1.25 million. Charged with murdering George Floyd, Chauvin is facing charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter and had not entered … Continue reading Derek Chauvin’s bail set at $1.25 million; Did the ex-Minneapolis cop enter a plea?

Did Minnesota’s Derek Chauvin illegally vote in Florida as a Republican in 2016 and 2018?

Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, of Oakdale, Minnesota, United States is facing a new allegation related to voting. The former Minneapolis Police Department officer has been charged in the death of George Floyd, which reignited the Black Lives Matter movement. The new allegation is from Dan Helm, a Democrat and attorney running for election supervisor in … Continue reading Did Minnesota’s Derek Chauvin illegally vote in Florida as a Republican in 2016 and 2018?

Thomas Lane tutored Somali refugees in Minneapolis via Ka Joog

Even after the arrest of Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, gathering information about him is still a challenge. One of the details about him revealed by his heavily redacted personnel files was the volunteer work that he did for Somali youth. Lane completed his education not in the traditional way. He … Continue reading Thomas Lane tutored Somali refugees in Minneapolis via Ka Joog

Amended criminal complaint against Derek Chauvin

PLAINTIFF: State of Minnesota DEFENDANT: Derek Michael Chauvin CHARGES: second degree murder, unintentional, while committing a felony third degree murder, perpetrating eminently dangerous act and evincing depraved mind second degree manslaughter, culpable negligence creating unreasonable risk STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE On May 25, 2020, someone called 911 and reported that a man bought merchandise from … Continue reading Amended criminal complaint against Derek Chauvin

George Floyd was COVID-19 positive: Autopsy

George Floyd tested positive for the new coronavirus (COVID-19) on April 3, 2020. Authorities have yet to comment on the possibility of former Minneapolis Police Department officers Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, Tou Nmn Thao, 34, J Alexander Kueng, 26, and Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, being positive for the virus, as well. At 9:25 a.m. on May … Continue reading George Floyd was COVID-19 positive: Autopsy

Kellie Chauvin requests last-name change, titles to houses she, Derek Chauvin own

Kellie Chauvin, 46, of Oakdale, Minnesota, United States filed for divorce from Derek Chauvin, 44, on May 28, 2020, which was three days after the death of George Floyd. Some of the requests she enumerated in her filing have something to do with her last name and their conjugal properties. Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage that … Continue reading Kellie Chauvin requests last-name change, titles to houses she, Derek Chauvin own

Derek Chauvin charged with 2nd degree murder, may face 40-year imprisonment

Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, of Minnesota, United States is now facing a new charge of second-degree murder. He was originally charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Second-degree murder is not premeditated and the suspect did not intend to cause death under the Minnesota state law. The maximum penalty for the charge is typically a … Continue reading Derek Chauvin charged with 2nd degree murder, may face 40-year imprisonment

Minneapolis’s Tou Thao charged in George Floyd’s death, still at large

Asian-American former cop Tou Nmn Thao, 34, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States has been charged in the death of African-American man George Floyd. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced this on June 3, 2020. "I strongly believe that these developments are in the interest of justice for Mr. Floyd, his family, our community and our state," … Continue reading Minneapolis’s Tou Thao charged in George Floyd’s death, still at large

Minneapolis’s Thomas Lane charged in George Floyd’s death, still unarrested

Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States has been charged in the death of African-American man George Floyd. Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison announced on June 3, 2020 the details of the charges faced by Lane and his fellow former Minneapolis Police Department officers Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, J Alexander Kueng, 26, and Tou … Continue reading Minneapolis’s Thomas Lane charged in George Floyd’s death, still unarrested