MINNEAPOLIS—A Hennepin County judge on Monday set a tentative trial date of March 8 for the four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd, and warned that any continued statements by public officials on the matter could force a change of venue. Separately, one of the four officers, J. Alexander Kueng, filed a document stating he intends to plead not guilty, claiming self-defense and saying that his use of force was both reasonable and authorized. None of the other officers have entered a plea.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 29, 2020 19:09 UTC