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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

EXPLAINER: Federal charges against 3 cops in Floyd killing

Hennepin County Sheriff

Three former officers who were with Derek Chauvin as he pressed his knee into George Floyd's neck are on trial on federal charges alleging they violated the Black man’s civil rights. Prosecutors have said J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao stood by as Chauvin slowly killed Floyd in front of them.

Defense attorneys have said Chauvin, the senior officer, called the shots.

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