Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao is once again speaking publicly about the criminal cases connected to the 2020 death of George Floyd, offering sharp criticism of prosecutors, media coverage, law enforcement leaders, and Minnesota officials during a recent interview with Alpha News host Liz Collin.
Thao, who spent more than three years in prison following his conviction related to Floyd’s death, appeared on Collin’s podcast shortly after participating in Alpha News’ documentary Minnesota Mao. During the interview, he argued that the legal proceedings against him and the other former officers were influenced by politics and public pressure rather than a fair search for justice.
The former officer discussed the personal impact of his imprisonment, the loss of time with his family, and what he believes were major flaws in the investigation and trial process. Many of the claims he made remain disputed and have not been proven in court, but the interview highlights the continuing debate surrounding one of the most consequential police cases in recent American history.
Thao says the narrative was set early
According to Thao, he realized almost immediately after George Floyd’s death that the case was moving in a direction he believed was driven by politics and media attention…