MINNEAPOLIS — Two of three former Minneapolis police officers have confirmed that they intend to testify when the defense lays out its case in the federal civil rights trial for the death of George Floyd.
J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao said in court late Monday afternoon that they plan to take the witness stand. Although Thomas Lane signaled an intent to testify earlier in trial, his attorney Earl Gray now says they want to think about it overnight. The ex-officers' defense will begin its case Tuesday.
Earlier Monday, a University of Virginia use-of-force expert began the fourth week of testimony Monday in the federal civil rights trial of three former Minneapolis police officers by saying the men failed in their duty to care for Floyd.
