GUILTY MN - George Floyd, 46, killed in police custody, Minneapolis, 25 May 2020 #21

[Niner]

Looks like they plead guilty - since there is a sentencing date next!


Chauvin:

Events & Orders of the Cout:

02/24/2023 Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hawley, Sheridan)
12/16/2022 Continued to 02/24/2023 - Other - Chauvin, Derek Michael; State of Minnesota
Result: Held On the Record

02/24/2023 Hearing Held Remote

03/17/2023 Sentencing (9:45 AM) (Judicial Officer Hawley, Sheridan)

link: https://pa.courts.state.mn.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1628217692


And still waiting on Judge's verdict for Thao. It should have been around mid-February for his decision but am not coming up with anything.

 

[Niner]

Derek Chauvin's ex-wife pleads guilty to tax fraud

Derek Chauvin's ex-wife Kellie Chauvin pleaded guilty on Friday to tax fraud.

www.cbsnews.com

Feb. 24, 2023
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Minn. -- Derek Chauvin's ex-wife Kellie Chauvin pleaded guilty on Friday to tax fraud.

She had been charged with two felony counts of aiding and abetting tax fraud, and the remaining counts against her were dropped.

She will be sentenced in May and as part of the plea deal, will not go to prison. Instead, she is expected to be sentenced to three years probation, community service, and must pay restitution.
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Derek Chauvin was not part of Friday's plea deal. He faces similar tax fraud charges in Washington County, and his case is ongoing. He is currently serving a prison term in Arizona for murdering Floyd.


This article states that Chauvin was not part of this plea deal - but he did plead guilty (remote hearing) as I have his sentencing on 3/17/23.


for Kellie - docket update:

Date Events & Orders of the Court
02/24/2023 Plea Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hawley, Sheridan)
12/16/2022 Continued to 02/24/2023 - By agreement - Chauvin, Kellie May; State of Minnesota
Result: Held On the Record

02/24/2023 Hearing Held Remote

02/24/2023 Order-Presentence Investigation Index # 50 (Judicial Officer: Hawley, Sheridan )

02/24/2023 Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions Index # 51

02/26/2023 Notice of Visual or Audio Coverage Index # 52

05/12/2023 Sentencing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Hawley, Sheridan)

link: https://pa.courts.state.mn.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1628217694

 

[Niner]

Looks like they changed the Sentencing hearing to a Plea hearing.... I do not know why since he already plead guilty - ??

Events & Orders of the Court:
02/26/2023 Notice of Visual or Audio Coverage Index # 50

03/01/2023 Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions Index # 51

03/01/2023 Notice of Visual or Audio Coverage Index # 52

03/09/2023 Notice of Visual or Audio Coverage Index # 53

03/14/2023 Correspondence Index # 54
03/14/2023
e-Service
State of Minnesota
Served 03/14/2023

03/14/2023 Notice of Remote Hearing with Instructions Index # 55

03/14/2023 Order Regarding Visual or Audio Coverage Index # 56 (Judicial Officer: Hawley, Sheridan )

03/15/2023 Notice of Visual or Audio Coverage Index # 57

03/17/2023 Plea Hearing (9:45 AM) (Judicial Officer Hawley, Sheridan)


link: https://pa.courts.state.mn.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1628217692

 

[Niner]

Friday, March 17th:
*Plea Hearing (re Tax evasion) (@ 9:45am CT) - MN – *Derek Michael Chauvin (44/now 47) & Kellie May Chauvin, ex-wife - charged (7/22/20) & arraigned (11/5/21) with 6 counts of aiding & abetting taxes-false or fraudulent returns-filed with commissioner & 3 counts aiding & abetting taxes-failure to file return, report, document. Plead not guilty. Washington County.
Chauvin & his ex-wife, Kellie May Chauvin are accused of under reporting their income by a total of $464,433 between 2014 & 2019, according to the complaint. That includes an alleged failure to report more than $95K over several years from Mr. Chauvin’s employment as a security guard at a bar. They owe a total of $37,868 in back taxes & penalties, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Washington County attorney’s office. Both Chauvin & his ex-wife each face nine felony charges, which each carry a maximum of five years in prison & a $10K fine.
Court info from 7/22/20 thru 9/22/22 reference post #439 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ody-minneapolis-25-may-2020-21.586952/page-22
9/23/22 Hearing held remotely. Pretrial hearing continued. Next plea hearing on 12/16/22 @ 1pm. 12/16/22 Update: Plea hearing was continued to 2/24/23.
2/24/23 Update: Held on record remote for Chauvin. Chauvin plead guilty. Sentencing on 3/17/23. Kellie Chauvin plead guilty on Friday to tax fraud. She had been charged with two felony counts of aiding & abetting tax fraud & the remaining counts against her were dropped. She will be sentenced on 5/12/23 & as part of the plea deal, will not go to prison. Instead, she is expected to be sentenced to three years of probation, community service & must pay restitution.
2/26/23: Notice of visual or audio coverage (#50). 3/1/23: Notice of remote hearing with instructions (#51). Notice of visual or audio coverage (#52). 3/9/23: Notice of visual or audio coverage (#53). 3/14/23: Correspondence (#54). e-Service by State. Notice of remote hearing with instructions (#55). Order regarding visul or audio coverage (#56). 3/15/23: Notice of visual or audio coverage (#57). Sentencing hearing on 3/17/23 has been changed to a plea hearing @ 9:45am.
MN - George Perry Floyd, Jr. (46) (May 25, 2020, Minneapolis, arrested for forgery & killed in police custody) - *Derek Michael Chauvin (44/now 45) – State Trial started on 3/29/21 & ended 4/21/21. Verdict: Guilty of all charges. Sentenced on 6/25/21 to 22½ years in prison. 9/23/21: Filed appeal. Will serve Federal sentence instead.
*Federal Case – 12/15/21: Plead guilty to Floyd & 14 yr. old charges. Sentencing hearing on 7/7/22 & was sentenced to 21 years in Federal prison. He will serve the state & federal sentences concurrently in a federal prison. 8/24/22 Update: Chauvin was taken from a maximum-security prison in a Minneapolis suburb to the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, according to the Bureau of Prisons.

 

[Niner]

Chauvin, who killed George Floyd, pleads guilty in tax case

The former Minneapolis police officer serving time for the 2020 murder of George Floyd has pleaded guilty to two counts of tax evasion.

www.local10.com

Mar. 17, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS – The former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd pleaded guilty Friday to two tax evasion counts, admitting that he didn't file Minnesota income taxes for two years due to “financial concerns.”

Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty specifically to two counts of aiding and abetting, failing to file tax returns to the state of Minnesota for the 2016 and 2017 tax years.
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Chauvin appeared in a Minnesota court via Zoom from a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona, where he is serving his sentences on a state murder conviction for killing Floyd and on a federal count of violating Floyd's civil rights.

He stood in a room and paced around before Friday's hearing began. When Washington County Judge Sheridan Hawley asked why he didn't file his Minnesota tax returns, he told the judge: “The true reason is some financial concerns at the time.”
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He was sentenced to 13 months in prison on the tax charges, but he has already been incarcerated for longer than that and was given credit for time served.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Chauvin, who killed George Floyd, pleads guilty in tax case

The former Minneapolis police officer serving time for the 2020 murder of George Floyd has pleaded guilty to two counts of tax evasion.

www.local10.com

Mar. 17, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS – The former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd pleaded guilty Friday to two tax evasion counts, admitting that he didn't file Minnesota income taxes for two years due to “financial concerns.”

Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty specifically to two counts of aiding and abetting, failing to file tax returns to the state of Minnesota for the 2016 and 2017 tax years.
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Chauvin appeared in a Minnesota court via Zoom from a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona, where he is serving his sentences on a state murder conviction for killing Floyd and on a federal count of violating Floyd's civil rights.

He stood in a room and paced around before Friday's hearing began. When Washington County Judge Sheridan Hawley asked why he didn't file his Minnesota tax returns, he told the judge: “The true reason is some financial concerns at the time.”
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He was sentenced to 13 months in prison on the tax charges, but he has already been incarcerated for longer than that and was given credit for time served.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in tax case

Chauvin and his now ex-wife were charged with multiple counts of underreporting their income and failing to file tax returns. His ex-wife pleaded guilty earlier to two counts.

www.pbs.org

His ex-wife, Kellie May Chauvin, pleaded guilty Feb. 24 to two counts of aiding and abetting their failure to file tax returns for 2016 and 2017. Her plea agreement called for three years of probation and restitution with no more than 45 days of community service. The other charges were dropped. Hawley said she will be sentenced May 12.

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Three other officers were convicted of federal charges of violating Floyd's rights. Two of them have also been convicted of a state count of aiding and abetting manslaughter, while the third is waiting for a judge to decide his fate on the state charges.

 

[Niner]

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in tax case

Chauvin and his now ex-wife were charged with multiple counts of underreporting their income and failing to file tax returns. His ex-wife pleaded guilty earlier to two counts.

www.pbs.org

His ex-wife, Kellie May Chauvin, pleaded guilty Feb. 24 to two counts of aiding and abetting their failure to file tax returns for 2016 and 2017. Her plea agreement called for three years of probation and restitution with no more than 45 days of community service. The other charges were dropped. Hawley said she will be sentenced May 12.

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Three other officers were convicted of federal charges of violating Floyd's rights. Two of them have also been convicted of a state count of aiding and abetting manslaughter, while the third is waiting for a judge to decide his fate on the state charges.

I do not think I will post the sentencing for Kellie - I shall let that date slide.

And I too await for the Judge's decision on Thao's verdict. Sure is taking his sweet time about it.... okay it has only been 60 days plus where he said he would give his decision in about 90 days.

 

[Dotta]

I do not think I will post the sentencing for Kellie - I shall let that date slide.

And I too await for the Judge's decision on Thao's verdict. Sure is taking his sweet time about it.... okay it has only been 60 days plus where he said he would give his decision in about 90 days.

Do they have to return the unpaid taxes with interest ?
I would think so.

 

[Niner]

Do they have to return the unpaid taxes with interest ?
I would think so.

There was nothing in the article about paying with interest - but I would think so!

 

[JerseyGirl]

Gov. Walz appoints prosecutor in Chauvin trial as Hennepin County District Court judge

Matthew Frank, who was a lead prosecutor in both the Derek Chauvin and Kimberly Potter trials, will replace Nicole A. Engisch.

kstp.com

Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he has appointed Matthew Frank as a district court judge in Hennepin County.

Frank, who was a lead prosecutor in both the Derek Chauvin and Kimberly Potter trials, will replace Nicole A. Engisch.

 

[Niner]

Well it should be this week sometime that Judge gives a verdict for Thao. If anyone see anything bout it - please post! TIA!

 

[sds71]

WATCH LIVE: Minneapolis approves multi-million dollar settlements for two Derek Chauvin victims

The settlements include $7.5 million in the case of John Pope, and another for $1.375 million involving a woman named Zoya Code.

www.kare11.com

 

[sds71]

The Minnesota Court of Appeals, in a 50 page opinion, has just unanimously upheld Derek Chauvin's conviction in the George Floyd murder. The decision is here: https://mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/Appellate/Court%20of%20Appeals/Standard%20opinions/OPa211228-041723.pdf

 

[Niner]

The Minnesota Court of Appeals, in a 50 page opinion, has just unanimously upheld Derek Chauvin's conviction in the George Floyd murder. The decision is here: https://mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/media/Appellate/Court%20of%20Appeals/Standard%20opinions/OPa211228-041723.pdf

Dang - thought it might be news about Thao verdict... The Judge is sure taking his time. Since Jan. 31th - so what is that - about 2 plus months... but it did say in 90 days.
But thanks for the info on Chauvin!

 

[JerseyGirl]

Derek Chauvin's appeal for new trial denied: 'Chauvin crossed the line,' court says

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin will not get a new trial for murdering George Floyd, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled.

www.fox9.com

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin will not get a new trial for murdering George Floyd, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled.

 

[Niner]

Was just checking to see if there was a Judge decision yet on Thao verdict/sentencing... nothing yet - but this was filed.


Docket update:

04/28/2023 Substitution of Counsel Index #646. Erin Eldridge, Assistant Attorney General will substitute as counsel in place of Matthew Frank as counsel of record for the State of Minnesota.


link: Case Search - Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)

 

[Niner]

Finally!!

Verdict expected Monday in state case of former Minneapolis officer charged in connection with Floyd's death

Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao could learn his fate Monday on a state charge in George Floyd's death.

kstp.com

May 1, 2023
Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao is expected to learn his future Monday on a state charge in George Floyd’s death.


As previously reported by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, Thao waived his right to a jury trial in October. That means Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill will deliver the verdict on the count of aiding and abetting second-degree murder, months after closing arguments were made. Judge Cahill was expected to return a verdict within 90 days of receiving the case.
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If Thao is convicted, state guidelines recommend a sentence of four years, which he would serve at the same time as his three-and-a-half-year federal sentence.

 

[Niner]

Monday, May 1st:
*Verdict Hearing (State) (@ 9am CT) - MN – George Perry Floyd, Jr. (46) (May 25, 2020, Minneapolis, arrested for forgery & killed in police custody) – for *Tou Thao (34/now 37) was fired (5/26/20), arrested (6/3/20) & charged (6/4/20) with aiding & abetting 2nd degree murder-unintentional-while committing a felony & aiding & abetting 2nd degree manslaughter-culpable negligence creating unreasonable risk. Bond set at $1M for all or bond conditions @ $750K. Thao released (7/4/20) on $750K bond with conditions.
As of 10/7/22 Kueng is in custody at the Elkton, Ohio, federal prison & Thao remains at the federal medical center in Lexington.
Trial was set to begin on 10/24/22 with jury selection, but Kueng plead guilty on 10/24/22 to aiding & abetting 2nd degree manslaughter. Sentenced on 12/9/22 to 3 ½ years in Federal prison. Thao requested a Bench Trial. Judge will have decision in 90 days after 11/17/22 when evidence is submitted.
Bond conditions & court info from 6/3/20 to 10/11/22 reference post #415 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ody-minneapolis-25-may-2020-21.586952/page-21
10/24/22 Update: Thao: Trial hearing reset as a pretrial hearing & held on record. Thao has elected to have a bench trial. Bail to stand as previously ordered. Thao agreed to a trial by stipulated evidence. Parties have until 11/17/22 to submit the evidence the Judge will consider. The Judge will have 90 days to issue a verdict. The State agreed to drop the aiding & abetting murder charge if he received a conviction at the bench trial. Witnesses won't need to testify again. The presumed sentence if Thao is convicted of the aiding & abetting manslaughter charge will be approximately 48 months. .
10/24/22 Update: Kueng: 10/24/22: #643: Order-Presentence Investigation. #644: Notice of visual or audio coverage. eService (State 1 & Kueng 4). 10/25/22: #645: Notice of visual or audio coverage. eService (State 2 & Kueng 8). #646: Notice of visual or audio coverage. Sentencing hearing on 12/9/22 @ 8:30am. 10/24/22 Update: Thao: Pretrial held on record. Bail to stand as previously ordered. Waiver of Jury Trial (#630). Other document (#631). Order for submissions-under advisement (#632). Wavier (#633). 10/26/22; Correspondence (#634). Discovery disclosure (#635). eService (State 2, Thao 4). 10/26/22: #636: Order for submissions-under advisement. 10/27/22: #637 & 638: Affidavit of Service. eService (State2, Thao 4). 1/31/23: Proposed Order of document (#641). eService (state 5, Thao 8 & Media coalition 4). Proposed Order or Document (#642). Briefs (#643 & 644). Taken under advisement (#645).
1/31/23 Update: On Tuesday, State prosecutors & Thao’s defense attorney filed their closing arguments in the bench trial. Judge Peter Cahill will only rule on the lesser of two counts against Thao: aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter. Judge Cahill will rule on Thao’s guilt & has until end of April to reach a verdict based on a review of evidence stipulated by prosecutors & defense attorneys & using evidence from Chauvin’s State trial & the federal civil rights trial for Thao, Kueng & Lane. Thao waived his right to have witnesses testify.
4/28/2023 Substitution of Counsel Index #646. Erin Eldridge, Assistant Attorney General will substitute as counsel in place of Matthew Frank as counsel of record for the State of Minnesota.
5/1/23 Update: Thao will be in court Monday, 5/1/23 to learn his future.
*Thomas Kiernan Lane (37/now 40) - plead guilty (5/18/22) to a State charge of aiding & abetting 2nd degree manslaughter. As part of Wednesday’s plea deal, Lane will have a count of aiding & abetting 2nd degree unintentional murder dismissed. Per plea will only serve 3 years in Federal prison currently with his federal sentence of violating Floyd’s civil rights. Sentenced on 9/21/22. Sentenced to 3 years in Federal prison.
*J. Alexander Kueng (26/now 29) - plead guilty (10/24/22) to a State charge of aiding & abetting 2nd degree manslaughter. As part of Friday’s plea deal, Kueng will have a count of aiding & abetting 2nd degree unintentional murder dismissed. Per plea will only serve 3 ½ years in Federal prison currently with his Federal sentence of violating Floyd’s civil rights. Sentenced on 12/9/22. Sentenced to 3 ½ years in Federal prison.
*Derek Michael Chauvin (44/now 47) - Found guilty of all charges. Sentenced on 6/24/21 to 22½ years in Federal prison currently with his Federal sentence of violating Floyd’s civil rights.

 

[Niner]

Well - I am quite surprised I did not come up with ANY current articles??!!

Was there no verdict yesterday?

Maybe @JerseyGirl - ??

 

[sds71]

Jon Collins
@JonSCollins

Judge Peter Cahill has ruled that former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao is GUILTY of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. This is the final pending criminal charge against former officers involved in Floyd's murder.

Tou Thao asked for essentially a bench trial in lieu of a jury trial. His co-defendants Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Keung both took plea deals. But Thao said "it would be a lie and a sin for me to accept a plea deal." The judge's verdict is 177 pages long.

In his analysis, Judge Peter Cahill wrote that it encouraged officers to keep Floyd in a prone position when Thao discouraged them from using a hobble. And that his actions as "human traffic cone" allowed officers to continue restraint and prevented bystanders from helping.

Tou Thao found guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter in George Floyd's death

A judge has found a now-former Minneapolis police officer guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter in the death of George Floyd.

www.cbsnews.com