One of the final two former Minneapolis police officers facing state charges in the murder of George Floyd has pleaded guilty, while the other will face a bench trial.
Both Kueng and Thao were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter for Floyd's killing in May 2020.
In exchange for his guilty plea, Kueng's charge of aiding and abetting second-degree murder will be dropped. He is expected to be sentenced to 42 months in prison for aiding and abetting manslaughter, which will run concurrently with his federal sentence. He is already serving three years in federal prison for violating Floyd's civil rights. A sentencing date hasn't yet been scheduled.Meanwhile, Thao on Monday agreed to a stipulated evidence trial, so there won’t be jury selection.
If Thao is found guilty, the state agrees to drop the aiding and abetting murder count and Thao will be sentenced within the state guideline range, which is 41-57 months. Thao was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison. The defense and prosecution have proposed Nov. 17 to provide all evidence and their written closing statements. Judge Cahill will have 90 days to make his determination once he receives all arguments and written closing statements.
In the infamous video showing Floyd's killing, Thao was shown holding back members of the crowd who had gathered as police held down Floyd. Kueng was shown kneeling on Floyd's midsection and lower body as Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck.
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