• Home
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Hawaii Digital News
  • Home
  • US
  • Business
  • World
  • Honolulu
  • Pearl City
  • Hilo
  • Hawaii Travel
  • Kailua
  • Univ. of Hawaii
  • Press Releases
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • US
  • Business
  • World
  • Honolulu
  • Pearl City
  • Hilo
  • Hawaii Travel
  • Kailua
  • Univ. of Hawaii
  • Press Releases
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home World

What’s Happens Next After Officers’ Conviction For Violating George Floyd’s Rights?

by Duong
February 25, 2022
in World
what’s-happens-next-after-officers’-conviction-for-violating-george-floyd’s-rights?
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The three former police officers who watched as their fellow officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd were all found guilty of violating the Black man’s civil rights in a federal court on Thursday.

Tou Thao, 36; J Alexander Kueng, 28; and Thomas Lane, 38, were convicted of depriving Mr Floyd of his civil rights by failing to provide him with medical care when he was pinned down and dying under Chauvin’s knee for nine minutes and 29 seconds on Memorial Day 2020.

Thao and Kueng were also convicted of depriving Mr Floyd of his civil rights by failing to intervene to stop Chauvin’s unreasonable use of force.

The verdict came after a month-long trial where jurors heard how the three officers “chose to do nothing” to try to stop Chauvin or to try to save the life of the Black man as he lay handcuffed face down pressed into the road.

Kueng pinned down Mr Floyd’s back, Lane held down his legs and Thao kept a crowd of bystanders back and stopped them intervening.

The defence largely focused around trying to pin the blame on Chauvin as the most senior officer on the scene as well as the officers’ claims of a lack of training and experience in the Minneapolis police department and being distracted by the bystanders on the scene.

After around 13 hours of deliberations, the jury rejected this defence finding all three guilty on all charges.

Here’s what happens now:

Sentencing

A sentencing date has not yet been set, with Judge Paul Magnuson allowing them to be released on bond ahead of the hearing.

Both charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.

While federal sentencing guidelines – such as a defendants’ prior criminal history – mean it is unlikely they will receive the maximum penalty, their sentences could be high because the jury unanimously agreed that all three officers’ actions resulted in Mr Floyd’s death.​​

After the verdict, Mr Floyd’s brother Philonise Floyd said he hopes the judge will hand down the maximum sentence.

J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao left to right in booking photos

” data-gallery-length=”4″ height=”1961″ i-amphtml-layout=”responsive” layout=”responsive” on=”tap:inline-image-gallery,inline-image-carousel.goToSlide(index=0)” role=”button” src=”https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/02/25/04/George_Floyd_Officers_Civil_Rights_43480.jpg?quality=75&width=982&height=726&auto=webp” tabindex=”0″ width=”3000″>

J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao left to right in booking photos

(Hennepin County Sheriff)

The state trial

Mr Thao, Mr Kueng and Mr Lane are still awaiting their state trial where they are charged with aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter.

The trial was delayed multiple times – most recently so that there was no risk of interference with their federal trial.

It is now expected to begin in June.

All three officers have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

It remains to be seen whether their conviction on federal charges could sway any of them to seek a plea deal with prosecutors on the state charges.

What about Derek Chauvin?

Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter at his state trial in April and was sentenced to 22-and-a-half years in prison.

He was also due to stand trial with the three officers on federal charges of both violating the civil rights of Mr Floyd and of a Black teenager in a separate incident in 2017.

Chauvin reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors in December.

Under the terms of the deal, he pleaded guilty to the civil rights charges in exchange for being moved to federal prison.

He is yet to be sentenced on the federal charges.

He faces between 20 and 25 years in prison with prosecutors requesting that he be given 25 years, to be served concurrently with his state sentence.

Derek Chauvin at his sentencing on state charges of murder and manslaughter

” data-gallery-length=”4″ height=”1693″ i-amphtml-layout=”responsive” layout=”responsive” on=”tap:inline-image-gallery,inline-image-carousel.goToSlide(index=2)” role=”button” src=”https://static.independent.co.uk/2021/11/05/19/George_Floyd_Officer_Trial_17558.jpg?quality=75&width=982&height=726&auto=webp” tabindex=”0″ width=”2540″>

Derek Chauvin at his sentencing on state charges of murder and manslaughter

(AP)

Modern policing

The conviction of the three officers for failing to intervene in Mr Floyd’s murder sends a signal to law enforcement that officers who turn a blind eye to excessive force by their colleagues will also face consequences.

Police officers have long been known to comply with the so-called “blue wall of silence” – an unofficial pact that police officers have to not speak up when they see their fellow officers do something wrong and instead close rank around each other.

Ahead of Thursday’s verdict, CUNY Professor in psychology Azadeh Aalai told The Independent that because there has been very few cases of accountability in policing before, officers are less inclined to speak up.

“There is a sense of impunity that law enforcement gets away with things and if you speak out you risk being ostracised from your colleagues – so are you going to speak up or go along with it?” she said.

However, Chauvin’s murder conviction and now the conviction of the three officers who stood by is dismantling this wall of silence.

Several police officers spoke out against their former colleagues at their trials – first at Chauvin’s and then at the trial of Lane, Kueng and Thao.

George Floyd was murdered back on Memorial Day 2020

” data-gallery-length=”4″ height=”1001″ i-amphtml-layout=”responsive” layout=”responsive” on=”tap:inline-image-gallery,inline-image-carousel.goToSlide(index=3)” role=”button” src=”https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2021/04/21/04/chauvin.jpg?quality=75&width=982&height=726&auto=webp” tabindex=”0″ width=”1334″>

George Floyd was murdered back on Memorial Day 2020

(AP)

Minneapolis Police Department Inspector Katie Blackwell testified that the trio violated their oath and training when they failed to step in.

Richard Zimmerman, the head of the Minneapolis Police Department’s homicide unit, also condemned their actions, testifying that “if you see another officer using too much force or doing something illegal, you need to intervene and stop it”.

Beyond the courtroom, several states and police departments across the country have introduced duty to intervene policies and sweeping police reforms in the wake of Mr Floyd’s murder.

Professor Aalai said that policies and guilty verdicts send a powerful message to police officers that there are far bigger consequences than being ostracised by colleagues if they turn a blind eye to excessive force.

Read More Here

Related Posts

russian-navy-evacuates-flagship.-ukraine-claims-it-was-hit-by-a-missile

Russian Navy Evacuates Flagship. Ukraine Claims It Was Hit By A Missile

by NewsReporter
April 14, 2022
0

(CNN)One of the Russian Navy's most important warships is either floating abandoned or at the bottom of the Black Sea, a massive blow to a military struggling against Ukrainian resistance 50 days into Vladimir Putin's invasion of his neighbor.Russian sailors have evacuated the guided-missile cruiser Moskva, the flagship of its...

christian-detainee-who-escaped-xinjiang-camp-recalls-mysterious-injections:-‘everything-was-painful’-|-national-review

Christian Detainee Who Escaped Xinjiang Camp Recalls Mysterious Injections: ‘Everything Was Painful’ | National Review

by Duong
April 13, 2022
0

A former prisoner who made it to America with his family days ago tells NR about his harrowing ordeal inside China’s detention-camp system. Read More Here

jury-picked-as-johnny-depp-and-amber-heard-set-to-face-off-in-court-–-follow-live

Jury Picked As Johnny Depp And Amber Heard Set To Face Off In Court – Follow Live

by NewsReporter
April 12, 2022
0

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard arrive at the High Court as libel hearing continuesJohnny Depp’s multi-million defamation lawsuit against his former wife, Amber Heard, began in Virginia on Monday morning with jury selection. Seven jurors and four alternates were picked to hear the case.He claims a 2018 article written by...

war-to-slash-ukraine’s-economy-by-nearly-half,-world-bank-forecasts-–-follow-live

War To Slash Ukraine’s Economy By Nearly Half, World Bank Forecasts – Follow Live

by Duong
April 11, 2022
0

NewsWorldEuropeAt least five children died in the train station attack that Russia denied responsibility for Russian sanctions 'will bite' but take time to 'feed through the financial system', says ministerRussian rocket have hit and destroyed Dnipro airport in the east of Ukraine, Ukrainian officials have confirmed. Rockets fired into Ukraine’s...

Hawaii Digital News

© 2021 Hawaii Digital News

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • CCPA
  • Medical Disclaimer

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • DMCA Policy
  • Medical Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • CCPA
  • Terms of Use

© 2021 Hawaii Digital News

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT