J Alexander Kueng ‘will plead NOT GUILTY to murder of George Floyd & claim he acted in self defense’
ONE of the cops charged over the killing of George Floyd intends to plead not guilty, using self defense, justifiable force and authorized use of force as defenses, according to reports.
J Alexander Kueng has been charged with aiding and abetting second degree murder and manslaughter.
Kueng and the three other George Floyd cops appeared in court on Monday over the shocking killing.
The court appearances came a little more than a month after , a 46-year-old Black man, died on May 25 when cop Derek kneeled on his neck during an arrest.
Chauvin, charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter, appeared in court via video, reported.
Public outrage was sparked following Floyd's death.
Video showed Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes.
Floyd could be heard saying "I can't breathe" multiple times – but the cop did not move his knee.
Demonstrators across the nation have shown support for the movement, as they call for an end to systemic racism and police brutality.
Many demonstrators have called for defunding of the cops.
Protestors have favored funding being taken away from police, and putting the money into more community-based programs.
Minneapolis City Council already .