Former Minneapolis police officer found guilty for role in George Floyd's death

• Thao, who has maintained his innocence, had waived his right to a jury trial in favor of a bench trial.

Flashback: Then-state prosecutor Matthew Frank argued as part of the proceedings that Thao "made a conscious decision to actively participate in Floyd’s death" by providing crowd control and blocking an off-duty firefighter from providing medical assistance, per KARE 11.

• Thao's attorney argued that his client was following MPD training and not directly responsible for Floyd's death.

Of note: Thao was convicted of violating Floyd's civil rights in a separate federal trial last year.

• He's already serving a 3 1/2 year sentence connected to that case.

State of play: Two other officers who were with Chauvin and Thao when Floyd was killed already pleaded guilty to state criminal charges.

• Chauvin was convicted of murder and sentenced to 22.5 years behind bars. His request for a new trial was rejected by the Minnesota Court of Appeals last month.

What's next: Thao’s sentencing is scheduled for August 7, per Attorney General Keith Ellison.