Three other cops involved George Floyd killing are CHARGED with aiding and abetting murder as Derek Chauvin's charge is raised from 3rd to 2nd degree murder - and now all face 40 years behind bars
- Court records filed on Wednesday show Thomas Lane, J.A. Kueng and Tou Thao watched are have been charged with aiding and abetting murder
- They have also been charged with second degree aiding and abetting manslaughter
- They watched as Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd's neck while he suffocated
- Chauvin's has now also been charged with 2nd degree murder which is more severe than 3rd degree murder, what he was previously facing
- He faces three charges; 2nd degree murder, 3rd degree murder and 2nd degree manslaughter
- The most severe charges carry a maximum sentence of 40 years imprisonment
- All were fired but the lack of charges against them sparked global outrage, protests and unrest across the US
- Minnesota AG Keith Ellison took over the case after faith in local authorities evaporated
- Floyd's family have been calling for all of the officers to be brought to justice
- The family attorney said all four being charged is a 'bittersweet moment' because they want Chauvin to be charged with first degree murder
- A video of Floyd's six-year-old daughter Gianna where she says 'Daddy changed the world' has gone viral
All four of the officers involved in George Floyd's death have now been charged and face 40 years behind bars.
Thomas Lane, J.A. Kueng and Tou Thao were all present when Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd's neck in Minneapolis on Monday for eight minutes and 46 seconds.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota AG charged the trio with aiding and abetting second degree murder which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years.
Chauvin was originally charged with second degree murder which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years but he now faces 40 years behind bars too after being hit with an additional charge of second degree murder.
The charges come after a week of global outrage and civil unrest across America during which millions called for the officers to be brought to justice.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon: 'I strongly believe these developments are in the interest of justice for Mr Floyd, his family, this community and this state.'
He said he did not allow public pressure to influence his decision and warned it would be 'months' before he and his team had build a 'solid' enough case to go to trial.
Chauvin is already in custody and one of the other three cops was taken into custody today. The other two are expected to be taken into custody by the end of the day.
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Derek Chauvin (left), Tou Thao (center), Thomas Lane and J.A. Kueng (right) all now face 40 years behind bars for their roles in George Floyd's death. Chauvin has been charged with second degree murder - a more severe charge than third degree murder - and the other three have been charged with aiding and abetting which also carries a 40 year maximum sentence

Another angle of the infamous video shows Chauvin with his knee on Floyd's neck and the three other cops right beside him in Minneapolis last Monday



The updated complaint against Derek Chauvin that was filed on Wednesday afternoon charging him with second degree murder

Floyd, 46, died last Monday after begging for his life for nearly nine minutes while Chauvin knelt on his neck and the other cops watched
At his press conference, Ellison thanked the public for giving him time to bring the charges.
'I asked for time for to review all the evidence. The investigation is ongoing at this time. I know it's asking a lot of people to give us time and yet we did get that time.
'Together, a very strong experienced team, we reviewed the evidence and we have something to announce today.
'Thank you for the patience of the people they've shown me in pursuit of justice,' he said.
He added that the case was under investigation and asked for anyone with evidence to come forward with it.
'We are investigating as quickly as we can and as thoroughly as we can. Every single link in the prosecutorial chain must be strong.
'Trying this case will not be an easy thing.
'I say this not because we doubt our resources or our ability but history does show there are clear challenges here and we are going to be working very hard to support that endeavor.
'To the Floyd family, I say: George Floyd mattered. His life had value and we will seek justice for him and for you and we will find it.
'The very fact that we have filed these charges means that we believe in it.'
He warned the investigation would take 'months' and said he wanted to build a 'solid case' and not rush a trial.
'It will take a while and I can't set a deadline on that, he said.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announcing the charges on Wednesday afternoon
Ellison added that the charges being brought should not bring an end to the global outrage over injustice that Floyd's death has caused.
'A protest can shake a tree and make the fruit fall down but after that fruit is in reach, collecting it and making the jam must follow.
'The demonstrations and protests are dramatic and necessary but building just institutions is more of a slow grind. We have to begin that work now,' he said.
The Floyd family called the charges a 'bittersweet moment'. They wanted Chauvin to be hit with first degree murder charges.
All four cops were fired when the video surfaced last week but the three others were not charged initially, to the dismay of Floyd and protesters around the world who say they are just as complicit because they did nothing to prevent Floyd's death.
The case was taken out of the hands of Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and handed over to Minnesota AG Keith Ellison earlier this week after a groundswell of outrage over how the case had been handled to date.

Quincy Mason Floyd, George Floyd's son, (center) kneels at the spot where he died last Monday

Quincy kneeling at the site where his father died on Wednesday afternoon

George Floyd's adult son Quincy Mason Floyd (pictured center) visited the site where his father died in Minneapolis last Monday

The site where Floyd was killed has now become a tribute to him. His brother Terrence is shown crying he visits on Monday

Protesters descended on the White House again on Wednesday as peaceful demonstrations continued around the world

On Tuesday night NYPD officers blocked 5,000 Brooklyn protesters from entering Manhattan during the second night of the city's curfew
Ellison's office vowed to carry out a full overhaul of the investigation, including whether or not Chauvin's charges should be upgraded from third degree murder to first degree murder.
The new development came as Floyd's adult son - Quincy Mason Floyd - visited the site where his father died. Crump also told reporters that he'd been informed a decision on the case had been reached.
Both Chauvin and Thao had been complained about for their use of force in the past.
Tou Thao, was part of a $25,000 out of court settlement after being sued for using excessive force in 2017.
A lawsuit obtained by the DailyMail.com shows Thao was sued for using excessive force in arrest where he was accused of punching and kicking a handcuffed suspect 'until his teeth broke'.
In 2006 Derek Chauvin, 44, was one of six officers connected to the death of Wayne Reyes.
Reyes, 42 was killed by officers after allegedly pulling a shotgun on the six cops, which included Chauvin.
Two years later Chauvin was investigated for his role in the 2008 shooting of Ira Latrell Toles during a domestic assault call.
Toles was wounded after police said he went for an officer’s gun and Chauvin shot him.
And in 2011 23-year-old Leroy Martinez was shot and injured during a chase given by officers including Chauvin. Lane and Keung are reportedly rookies.
The announcement on Wednesday comes after more than a week of civil unrest across the United States which has seen thousands of peaceful protests, a social media blackout in the name of racial justice, and out-of-control looting and violence.
The unrest began last week in Minneapolis - where Floyd was killed - but it quickly spread across the nation and sparked conversations of police brutality and racial inequality around the world.
Floyd was accused of using a forged $20 bill to pay for something when the police were called on him.
The 46-year-old father begged for his life as Chauvin knelt on his neck without flinching.
The three other cops held Chauvin restrain him despite him pleading for breath and saying his chest and neck hurt.
A video of the incident that was filmed by disgusted bystanders went viral and sparked the investigation into the police officers.
Initially, they were only fired. Chauvin was then charged but unsatisfied critics demanded the others be brought to justice.
President Trump has been widely criticized for his response to the national row which has to been to order governors to take a tougher stance in their handling of the crisis.
He has been urging Governors to utilize the military and take as tough a stance as possible.
Earlier this week, he hid in a bunker in the White House as protesters threw objects at Secret Service agents.
He then had protesters cleared with tear gas to walk over to a church in Washington DC for a photo-opp.
Trump was particularly critical of New York City which he said was 'totally out of control.
After scrambling to keep up with looters on Monday night, NYPD officers - who all had their leave canceled on Tuesday - were seen arresting protesters for breaking curfew on Tuesday all over Manhattan.
They blocked a huge protest on the Manhattan Bridge, stopping some 5,000 marchers who planned to enter the city from Brooklyn.
After holding the protesters on the bridge for more than two hours in a tense stand-off, the protesters retreated peacefully back into Brooklyn.
Some businesses, still unwilling to put their faith in the NYPD, have hired private security.
Saks Fifth Avenue on Wednesday was surrounded by a militia of private, armed guards. They held dogs on leashes and stood in front of plywood walls that had been reinforced with razor wire to protect the luxury department store.
'Anyone who is out and cannot prove they are there for essential reasons can be detained,' Mayor de Blasio said on Wednesday morning, warning against anyone who thinks they can flout the curfew.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday that the situation overnight was a vast improvement on the previous 48 hours.
Trump claimed on Tuesday that the city was 'totally out of control'. On Wednesday, he said the National Guard was 'ready'.
Gov. Cuomo was hesitant to call in the Guard as was de Blasio. They both said the NYPD could handle it in a better way.
On Wednesday, Cuomo said: 'New York City last night was much better. The police officers had the resources and capacity to do their jobs. The results last night were much, much better than the night before.
'The people of New York City should feel much better today than they did after the night of looting.'
Terrence Floyd, George Floyd's brother, on Wednesday joined NYPD Commisisioner Shea at a press conference where he warned looters: 'Don't do it in the name of George Floyd.
'You're disrespecting his legacy.
'We have an issue in New York City, which is a good thing in terms of having a relationship and bridging the gap in this hostile environment.
'Now, we can have a voice and turn something negative into a conversation that can lead to positive,' he said.
Ten protests are scheduled to take place across the city between 1pm and 7pm, including one at Gracie Mansion, where de Blasio lives.
The calmer scenes in New York City were echoed across much of America where protesters once again turned out in force but the confrontations with police were subdued and widespread rioting was limited.
It followed a day of anger from President Trump's critics over the way he threatened to deploy the military to quell riots across the US and cleared protesters in Washington DC so he could visit damaged St John's Episcopal Church.
He also considered using 'tanks' or other armored military vehicles to help restore order in the US after violent protests broke out across the country for a sixth night, defense officials have revealed.
This morning the president repeated his demand for 'LAW & ORDER!', urged police to 'get tough' and responded to an image of a boarded-up Manhattan with a warning that 'the National Guard is ready'.
As night fell, groups of curfew-violators and looters around the city were rounded up and handcuffed by officers before being loaded on to NYPD vans.
Police began making arrests around 9pm and shut down parts of the West Side Highway in lower Manhattan, blocking it off to huge crowds of protesters.
The police department had announced it would not allow vehicle traffic south of 96th Street in Manhattan after curfew, though residents, essential workers, buses and truck deliveries were exempt.
'Currently stuck on the Manhattan Bridge. NYPD told us the would let us through 'in 10 min' - that was 40 min ago.
'They now brought in multiple vans to barricade us in from both sides. They are all wearing riot gear. We have been nothing but peaceful,' one woman tweeted.
'Daddy changed the world': George Floyd's six-year-old daughter Gianna says she misses playing with him as her mother reveals she does not yet know he was killed by cops but that he died 'because he couldn't breathe'
George Floyd's six-year-old daughter Gianna has been told her 'daddy changed the world' but still does not know he was killed by cops.
The six-year-old and her mother Roxie Washington appeared on Good Morning America on Wednesday morning where Gianna, bright-eyed and smiling, said she misses playing with her father.
She said she wants to grow up to become a doctor and wants to 'take care of people.'
'I miss him... he played with me,' Gianna said.

Gianna Floyd, on her uncle's shoulders, on Tuesday in Minneapolis, saying: 'Daddy changed the world'
Roxie, who took part in a press conference with her daughter on Tuesday night, said George 'loved' his daughter, one of his two children.
'He will never see her grow up, graduate, he will never walk her down the aisle. If there's a problem and she needs her dad, she does not have that anymore.
'I'm here for my baby and I'm here for George because I want justice for him.
'He was good, no matter what anybody thinks, he was good. This is the proof.'
Washington recalled how excited Floyd was when his daughter was born, saying: 'He was so happy to have her.'
'He slept the whole time I was in labor, but when he heard her cry, he woke up,' she said.
'I still have a picture of him waking up and getting his baby. He loved her. He loved her so much.'
As Washington and Gianna stepped back from the microphone, Floyd's longtime friend Stephen Jackson approached and placed his hands on the podium.
The former NBA player stared at the floor for several seconds in silence before saying: 'It really don't make no sense. We all seen it plain as day.
He then motioned toward the media and said: 'Y'all in here with cameras to record what's in here so you can have it for later. So you can have proof of what happened today. Right?
'When you post that footage on your news station, you expect people to believe what you're posting and what you videoed is real, right?
'Why is it not that simple when someone is getting videoed and getting murdered? Why is it not that simple?'

US Capitol police kneel as demonstrators protest the death of George Floyd at the US Capitol on Wednesday in Washington, DC, after the protesters demanded they take a knee

Demonstrators protest the death of George Floyd as they gather Wednesday on Capitol Hill
She also said she has only seen some parts of the infamous video of Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds, and that she wishes she'd been there to help him.
'I couldn't believe somebody was doing him like that I wish somebody would have been there to help him,' she said.
Roxie also revealed Gianna does not know the full story behind her father's death.

Floyd and Gianna when she was a baby. Roxie says he was a good father to her and his other child
'I told her her dad died because he couldn't breathe,' she said.
In another video which emerged on social media on Tuesday, Gianna is seen on her uncle's shoulders watching peaceful protests in Minneapolis and saying: 'Daddy changed the world!'
The family turned out to join peaceful protests in Minneapolis on Tuesday as others took place around the country in Floyd's name.
They urged people to protest peacefully against police brutality and rebuked violent looters and rioters giving the cause a bad name.
Unrest has unfolded across America since Floyd's death last Monday.
There are mounting calls for the three other officers who witnessed his death but did nothing to prevent it to face murder charges.
Chauvin has been charged with murder and manslaughter.
At a press conference on Tuesday night, Roxie said: 'I don't have a lot to say, I can't get the words together right now.
'I want everyone to know that this is what those officers took from me,' she said, referencing the small girl standing next to her.
'At the end of the day, they get to go home and be with their families. Gianna does not have a father.'
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