Thomas Lane, former cop convicted in George Floyd’s death, released from prison
Thomas Lane, a former Minneapolis police officer, has been released from prison after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The 41-year-old rookie cop, who had only been on the job for four days before the tragic incident occurred, was sentenced to three years in prison. It raises the question of whether Lane deserved to be convicted for his role in the incident.
Lane’s case is a complicated one, as he was the least experienced officer on the scene that fateful day. Being brand new to the force, he likely felt pressured to follow the lead of more senior officers who were present.… Continue reading
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