Former Minneapolis Police Officer Thomas Lane was sentenced to 30 months in prison in a federal court on Thursday morning for depriving George Floyd of his constitutional rights, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced. Lane, 39, must also serve two years of supervised release as part of his sentence. He is one of four former Minneapolis police officers who…
Minneapolis Ex-police Officer Sentenced to 2.5 Years in George Floyd Case
Ex-cop Lane Gets 2 1/2 Years on Floyd Killing Federal Charge
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Former Minneapolis police Officer Thomas Lane was sentenced Thursday to 2 1/2 years in prison on a federal civil rights charge for his role in the killing of George Floyd. U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson sentenced Lane for his February conviction of depriving Floyd of medical care. “The fact that you did not…
Former Officer Lane Gets 2.5 Years for Violating Floyd’s Rights
ST. PAUL, Minn.—A federal judge sentenced former Minneapolis police Officer Thomas Lane to 2.5 years in prison Thursday for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, calling Lane’s role in the restraint that killed Floyd “a very serious offense in which a life was lost” but handing down a sentence well below what prosecutors and Floyd’s family…
8 Hurt, Some Critically, in July 4 Minneapolis Park Shooting
MINNEAPOLIS—Eight people were wounded, some critically, in a shooting in a Minneapolis park during unofficial Fourth of July celebrations, according to officials. Police said the shooting took place at about 11:30 p.m. Monday at Boom Island Park. “We were just watching fireworks and we just heard a whole bunch of shots,” Kaayla Laanaee told WCCO-TV….
Safety Report Suggests Minneapolis Hire More Police
A safety work group recommended Minneapolis hire more police and expand other public safety programs for its roughly 425,000 residents. “Minneapolis needs to be safe for its residents—that’s one thing we can all agree on,” Mayor Jacob Frey said in a statement. “I convened this group of community leaders to think critically about the current…
Rep. Omar Booed During Somali Music Festival Appearance in Home State
Video footage surfaced online that appeared to show a crowd of people at a Somali cultural event in Minneapolis booing “Squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) over the weekend. Omar, who came to the United States as a Somali refugee, made an appearance at a concert featuring Somali singer Suldaan Seeraar at the city’s Target…
Ex-Minneapolis Officer Who Killed 911 Caller Leaves Prison
MINNEAPOLIS—A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home was released from prison on parole Monday, months after his murder conviction was overturned and he was resentenced on a lesser charge. The Minnesota Department of Corrections website said…
Ex-minneapolis Officer Who Killed 911 Caller to Be Released
MINNEAPOLIS—The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman who called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home is scheduled to be released from prison next week, months after his murder conviction was overturned and he was resentenced on a lesser charge. Mohamed Noor, 36, is scheduled…
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Minneapolis Mayor Must Hire More Police Officers Amid Rise in Crime
The city of Minneapolis must hire more police officers after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled on Monday (pdf) that the mayor had not met his legal duty to do so or demonstrated why he hasn’t. In the ruling, Chief Justice Lorie Gildea said Mayor Jacob Frey has a “clear legal duty” under the Minneapolis City Charter to employ at least 731 sworn…
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Former Dance Teacher Shares Her Profound Experience With Shen Yun
DULUTH, Minn.—The beauty of Chinese culture was established through 5,000 years of dynasty after dynasty. Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving this beauty after it was nearly eliminated by the Chinese Communist Party. “There are no words to thank someone who has dedicated their lives to providing us a connection with a history that never…