US President Joe Biden has said he is praying for the “right verdict” in the case of the Minnesota police officer charged with killing George Floyd, even after the judge urged public officials to stop talking about the case.
Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Biden said he had phoned Floyd’s family the day before, waiting until the jury was sequestered to begin deliberations in the case.
“They’re a good family and they’re calling for peace and tranquility no matter what that verdict is,” Biden said. “I’m praying the verdict is the right verdict. It’s…