On Wednesday, a former Minneapolis officer of police pleaded guilty in manslaughter to George Floyd’s murder.

The former officer, Thomas LaneMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced that he entered guilty pleas to the state charge of second-degree murder. 

According to Ellison’s spokesperson, the defense and state jointly recommended that Lane be sentenced at three years. The date for Lane’s sentencing hearing is Sept. 21.

Today, my thoughts and prayers are with George Floyd’s family. Floyd will never be the same again. Ellison stated that Floyd should be present today. 

“It is a great thing that Thomas Lane took responsibility for Floyd’s death. “It is important that Thomas Lane acknowledges that he made mistakes. This will help heal the wounds in the Floyd family, community, and nation,” he said. Although accountability isn’t justice, this moment is significant in this case. It is also a crucial step on our ongoing journey towards justice.  

He did not offer any other comment, stating that the state was preparing to bring J. Alexander Kueng (ex-Minneapolis Police Officer) and Tou Thao (second-degree unintentional and manslaughter) on June 13.

NBC News reached Lane’s lawyer for comment.

Each of the three officers were convicted in a federal trial in February of violating Floyd’s civil rights. Kueng and Thao were also convicted for failing to stop Derek Chauvin, a fellow officer, from excessive force.

Floyd, 46, was a Black man who died after an encounter with Minneapolis police in which Chauvin placed his hand on Floyd’s neck more than ninety minutes. National protests were held in defiant condemnation of police brutality and his death caused a commotion.

Chauvin was found guilty Floyd died in April 2021. He was convicted of second and three-degree murders and manslaughter. He was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison on those state charges.

Chauvin pleaded guilty last year to a federal charge of violating Floyd’s civil rights. A federal sentence could be handed down to him of between 20 and 25 years. 

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