The Hennepin County judge overseeing the trial of four former police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd last month warned elected officials against making public statements about the merits of the case, saying they endanger the defendants’ right to a fair trial and could lead to a change in venue.

The trial for four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd has been set tentatively for March 8.

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