Coverage dated May 17, 2022

Former Minneapolis officer pleads guilty in George Floyd case

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By entering the plea on Wednesday, now-former officer Thomas Lane avoided an upcoming trial on the more serious charge of aiding and abetting second-degree murder.

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  1. Berkshire Eagle

    Ex-cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.

  2. Duluth News Tribune

    Former Minneapolis officer pleads guilty in George Floyd case (opens Duluth News Tribune)

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    By entering the plea on Wednesday, now-former officer Thomas Lane avoided an upcoming trial on the more serious charge of aiding and abetting second-degree murder.

  3. Kokomo Tribune

    Ex-Minneapolis officer pleads guilty in George Floyd killing (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd, admitting that he

  4. NBC News

    Ex-Minneapolis police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd's death (opens NBC News)

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    Thomas Lane entered a guilty plea to a charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in Floyd’s death, Minnesota's attorney general announced Wednesday.

  5. Tucson

    Ex-cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd’s death (opens Tucson)

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    A former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. As part of Wednesday’s plea deal,

  6. Rolling Stone

    Ex-Minneapolis Cop Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in George Floyd's Death (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Thomas Lane, one of three former officers accused of aiding and abetting Floyd’s murder, accepted a plea deal that will see a second-degree unintentional murder charge against him dismissed

  7. KAAL Rochester

    Former Minneapolis officer pleads guilty in death of George Floyd (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    Thomas Lane has pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

  8. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Ex-Minneapolis Police officer Thomas Lane pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd's death (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Brad Parks and Eric Levenson, CNN The former Minneapolis Police officer who held down George Floyd’s legs during his fatal restraint pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter Wednesday as part of a plea deal, attorneys said.

  9. Wyoming Public Media

    A former Minneapolis cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Thomas Lane pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd's killing. The state is recommending a sentence of three years in prison.

  10. Fox News

    George Floyd death: Former Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane pleads guilty to manslaughter charge (opens Fox News)

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    Thomas Lane, a former Minneapolis police officer, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a manslaughter charge in the wake of George Floyd’s 2020 death

  11. FOX 35 Orlando

    Ex-Minneapolis cop Thomas Lane pleads guilty to aiding, abetting manslaughter in George Floyd murder (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    A former Minneapolis police officer has pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the murder of George Floyd.

  12. Forbes

    Former Minneapolis Police Officer Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Killing Of George Floyd (opens Forbes)

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    The state recommended three years in prison for Thomas Lane, who pleaded guilty to a charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter.

  13. Los Angeles Times

    Former police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    A former Minneapolis police officer pleads guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Ex-Minneapolis police officer pleads guilty in George Floyd case (opens Al Jazeera)

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    By entering the plea, Thomas Lane avoided the more serious charge of aiding and abetting second-degree murder.

  15. WQAD

    Ex-Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane pleads guilty to state charge for role in George Floyd's death (opens WQAD)

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    The former Minneapolis officer was convicted of violating George Floyd's civil rights during a federal trial in Feb. 2022.

  16. CBS News

    Former Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd's death (opens CBS News)

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    Thomas Lane will receive a three-year sentence, which will be served in a federal institution, according to his attorney.

  17. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Ex-MPD officer Thomas Lane pleads guilty to manslaughter charge for role in George Floyd's murder (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    He was one of three officers convicted in federal court and expected to face trial next month on state charges

  18. Washington Examiner

    Ex-Minneapolis officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd’s death (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A former Minneapolis officer pleaded guilty to his role in the murder of George Floyd, whose May 2020 death ignited months of social justice protests and calls to defund the police.

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