The first of the four former police officers charged in relation to the death of George Floyd has stated his intention to plead not guilty.
Court papers filed by J Alexander Kueng's attorney - and seen by the Daily Mail - state he intends to use the defences of self defence, justifiable force and authorised use of force.
It comes hours after a Minneapolis judge warned on Monday that he may move the proceedings against the ex-cops to a different venue and issue a gag order in a case that has drawn worldwide attention, local media reported.
During brief hearings for each of the four former Minneapolis police officers, Hennepin County District Court Judge Peter Cahill told their attorneys and prosecutors he is concerned that pretrial publicity
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