Minnesota AG Ellison to Charge Additional 3 Officers in Floyd’s Death, According to Reports

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Wednesday, June 03, 2020

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Attorney General Keith Ellison

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to elevate charges against the former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck while adding charges of aiding and abetting murder against the other three officers at the scene, according to multiple law enforcement sources familiar with the case.

The Star Tribune reported on Wednesday:

"Ellison is expected to provide an update this afternoon on the state’s investigation into Floyd’s death. According to sources, former officer Derek Chauvin, recorded on video kneeling on Floyd’s neck as he begged for air on May 25, will now be charged with second-degree murder.

The other three officers at the scene — Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane — will also be charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder, according to the sources, who spoke on conditions of anonymity. Chauvin was arrested last Friday and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter."

“This is another important step for justice,” Tweeted United States Senator. Amy Klobuchar on Wednesday.