The narrative shifts to the three other officers involved—Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng, and Tou Thao—who were rookie officers at the time. Mo argues that justice was not served because the full scope of the incident was not explored, suggesting the other officers were sidelined for optics while Chauvin was positioned as a "sacrificial lamb." The defense arguments of the rookie officers, who claimed to have questioned Chauvin's actions, are highlighted.

