The Hennepin County Judge handling the case of the four former officers who have been charged with killing George Floyd is concerned they won’t get a fair trial.
According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill warned attorneys Monday that comments from public officials may force him to move the trial outside Hennepin County.
At the hearing, defense attorneys for former officers Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane, and Tou Thao criticized state, city, and county officials for giving opinions they believe have tainted their client’s right to a fair trial.
The hearing also touched on future court dates, the amount of evidence in the case, and whether cameras should be allowed at the trial.
Floyd’s aunt Angela Harrelson and uncle Selwyn Jones also attended the hearings and believe the trial should stay in Hennepin County.
