J Alexander Kueng freed from jail on Juneteenth

J Alexander Kueng, 26, is one of the four former Minneapolis Police Department officers charged in the death of George Floyd. He is the second to post bail among the four former cops. Held in lieu of $750,000 bail, Kueng was released from Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States just before 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading J Alexander Kueng freed from jail on Juneteenth

New video proves Tou Thao ignored bystanders’ pleas to check George Floyd’s pulse

A new video strengthens the claim that while Tou Thao, 34, did not physically touch George Floyd, the Asian-American former cop ignored the pleas of the bystanders to check the African-American man's pulse. The victim's attorney Benjamin Crump, 50, took to Instagram to share the video on June 14, 2020. Throughout the video, which is four minutes … Continue reading New video proves Tou Thao ignored bystanders’ pleas to check George Floyd’s pulse

Will Derek Chauvin get $1 million pension despite the George Floyd case?

Getting convicted would not disqualify Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, of Minnesota, United States from receiving more than $1 million in pension benefits during his retirement years. Charged with murdering George Floyd, the former Minneapolis, Minnesota cop is facing charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter and had not entered a plea. The Minnesota … Continue reading Will Derek Chauvin get $1 million pension despite the George Floyd case?

Minneapolis cops: Derek Chauvin stripped George Floyd of dignity, life

A group of 14 Minneapolis Police Department officers is disowning Derek Michael Chauvin, 44, who is charged with African-American man George Floyd's murder. The officers wrote a public letter, which was issued on June 11, 2020. “Like us, Derek Chauvin took an oath to hold the sanctity of life most precious,” the officers wrote in … Continue reading Minneapolis cops: Derek Chauvin stripped George Floyd of dignity, life

Piers Morgan: Defunding the police will get Donald Trump re-elected

Police brutality in the United States can be solved by defunding the police, protesters are suggesting. According to Piers Morgan, 55, this idea will do more harm than good but it will benefit Donald Trump, 73. If the government defunds the police, police budgets will be reduced and will be reallocated to public health, housing, … Continue reading Piers Morgan: Defunding the police will get Donald Trump re-elected

Thomas Lane now with wife after posting $750,000 bail

Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, was freed from the Hennepin Country Jail in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States at around 4:00 p.m. on June 10, 2020. The former Minneapolis Police Department officer accepted $750,000 cash bail with conditions. Lane is planning to file a motion to dismiss the charges against him and his next hearing is scheduled … Continue reading Thomas Lane now with wife after posting $750,000 bail

George Floyd blamed by Thomas Lane’s lawyer; Eyewitnesses are guilty, too?

Representing Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, Earl Gray, 66, had a heated conversation with Chris Cuomo on "Cuomo Prime Time Monday" on June 8, 2020. The lawyer tried to blame George Floyd for not following orders during his fatal arrest and the bystanders for not stepping in. Both Lane and Gray are from Saint Paul, Minnesota, … Continue reading George Floyd blamed by Thomas Lane’s lawyer; Eyewitnesses are guilty, too?

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?

Robert Paule biography: 10 things about Tou Thao’s lawyer

Robert Matthew Paule of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States is the criminal defense attorney representing Tou Thao. The client is one of the four former Minneapolis Police Department officers charged in the death of African-American security guard George Floyd. Paule has an office in Minneapolis. Here are 13 things about the lawyer: In 1989, he graduated … Continue reading Robert Paule biography: 10 things about Tou Thao’s lawyer

Was J Alexander Kueng’s sister a victim of police misconduct in Minneapolis?

Taylor Kueng, 21, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States experienced police misconduct in 2019. She is African-American. Taylor Kueng On May 31, 2019, two African-American men were detained at Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis for an open bottle infraction. Kueng and another African-American woman Makala Moore, 20, spoke up against the detainment although they did not know … Continue reading Was J Alexander Kueng’s sister a victim of police misconduct in Minneapolis?