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Former Minneapolis Officer Tou Thao Testifies in George Floyd Federal Civil Rights Trial

Former Minneapolis Officer Tou Thao Testifies in George Floyd Federal Civil Rights Trial

The federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights continued Tuesday, February 15, 2022, with the testimony of Tou Thao. Thao, who held back bystanders while Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck, claimed he relied on his fellow officers to address Floyd’s medical needs. This trial delves […]