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{{Villain_Infobox | {{Villain_Infobox | ||
|Image = | |Image = 31927146-8625531-He s seen in his mug shot charged with aiding and abetting murde-m-139 1597361050482.jpg | ||
|fullname = Tou Thao | |fullname = Tou Thao | ||
|occupation = Police Officer of the Minneapolis Police Department | |occupation = Police Officer of the Minneapolis Police Department | ||
|goals = Aid in the killing of George Floyd (successful) | |goals = Aid in the killing of George Floyd (successful) | ||
|crimes = [[Murder]] <br> [[Police brutality]] | |crimes = [[Murder]] <br> [[Police brutality]]<br>[[Negrophobia]]<br>[[Xenophobia]]<br>[[Racism]] | ||
|type of villain = Corrupt Law Enforcement | |type of villain = Corrupt Law Enforcement | ||
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==George Floyd murder== | ==George Floyd murder== | ||
On May 25th, Thao was with Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane responded to a report of fraud and counterfeiting, as well as an allegation Floyd was intoxicated. Upon arrival to the scene, Floyd allegedly had mild resistance to arrest, but was eventually restrained and dropped on the ground next to a police van. | On May 25th, Thao was with Derek Chauvin, [[J. Alexander Kueng]], and [[Thomas Lane]] responded to a report of fraud and counterfeiting, as well as an allegation Floyd was intoxicated. Upon arrival to the scene, Floyd allegedly had mild resistance to arrest, but was eventually restrained and dropped on the ground next to a police van. | ||
A Facebook livestream shows Floyd being compressed under Chauvin's knee for around 8 minutes, where Floyd pleads for his safety, later his life, after he was stating he was losing breath and becoming dehydrated. Thao was purposely keeping the bystanders back who were angered by Chauvin's actions and assured the crowd that Floyd was fine. Both Thao and Chauvin then made remarks mocking the situation and antagonized the crowd and Floyd with Thao telling everybody this is what happens when people do drugs. | A Facebook livestream shows Floyd being compressed under Chauvin's knee for around 8 minutes, where Floyd pleads for his safety, later his life, after he was stating he was losing breath and becoming dehydrated. Thao was purposely keeping the bystanders back who were angered by Chauvin's actions and assured the crowd that Floyd was fine. Both Thao and Chauvin then made remarks mocking the situation and antagonized the crowd and Floyd with Thao telling everybody this is what happens when people do drugs. | ||
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kosESTzaW8A In an interview, Tou showed some remorse but it's likely that he only pretended to]. | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kosESTzaW8A In an interview, Tou showed some remorse but it's likely that he only pretended to]. | ||
On February 15, 2022, Thao testified in his own defence. He claimed his main role at the scene was "crowd control" and that he had "no idea" George Floyd was in medical distress. On February 24 he was convicted of violating Floyd's civil rights. | On February 15, 2022, Thao testified in his own defence. He claimed his main role at the scene was "crowd control" and that he had "no idea" George Floyd was in medical distress. On February 24 2022 he was convicted of violating Floyd's civil rights and was sentenced to 3.5 years on July 27. | ||
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