Comments by "Michele Long" (@michelelong3205) on "Are the Other 3 Ex-Officers Responsible for George Floyd's Murder? | COURT TV" video.

  1. After viewing Officer's Alexander Keung and Thomas Lane's body cam footage, I do not believe either of them are guilty of aiding and abetting Officer Chauvin in the death of George Floyd. They were new cops taking lead from an experienced veteran of the MPD. This reminds me of my favorite movie of all time, A Few Good Men, where two marines were aquitted after causing the death of a fellow marine while executing an order given by a superior officer, but yet their conduct did result in them being dishonorably discharged for not standing up for what they felt was right. In the case of Derek Chauvin, I do not think the other officers felt it was their call to make at the time and pretty much were following the orders of a senior officer to leave George Floyd where he was until the ambulance arrived. These officers lost their careers for not standing up for what was right, but just like in the movie, they should not be convicted of a crime. I do, however, question why Officer Keung did not persist once he found no pulse in George Floyd to put him in a recovery position or perform CPR. Was his respect for a FTO (Field Training Officer) so great that he did not feel like he was able to question Officer Chauvin's actions? Another point of contention to consider in further prosecution involving this case is the actions of the 9-year veteran, Officer Tou Thao, who positioned himself between bystanders and fellow officers to protect the scene. He was wrong in baiting the bystanders by responding to their pleas with "This is why you don't do drugs kids!", but did he aid and abet Officer Chauvin? In a police interview after the fact, when asked why he did not intervene he stated that it was not his job to do so. He felt his only responsibility was to secure the scene and protect the responding officers from heavy traffic and a growing, angry crowd. I am really torn on this one.
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