Background On George Floyds Murder

Thomas Lane, Ex-Minneapolis Police Officer, Transferred to Federal Prison

Background on George Floyd's Murder

In May 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin kneeled on Floyd's neck for over nine minutes, causing his death. Three other officers, including Thomas Lane, were present and assisted in Floyd's arrest.

Convictions and Sentencing

Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in April 2021. He was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison. Lane pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in May 2023. He was sentenced to three years in prison.

Recent Developments

On February 16, 2023, Lane was transferred from the Hennepin County Jail to a federal prison in Texas. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) stated that Lane's transfer was due to "security and management concerns."

Implications for the Case

Lane's transfer to federal prison does not affect his conviction or sentence. He is still scheduled to serve the remainder of his three-year sentence in federal custody.

Outlook for the Other Officers

The two remaining officers involved in Floyd's murder, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, are scheduled to stand trial in October 2023. They have pleaded not guilty to charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.