AG Ellison takes over Zaria McKeever murder case following family outcry.
TL;DR
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison for taking over the case of Zaria McKeever's killing from her office. Moriarty had offered plea deals to the two juveniles accused in McKeever's killing, which was criticized by McKeever's family and Ellison. Moriarty defended her decision, citing the science of juvenile behavior and the potential trauma the 15-year-old would face in prison. The case was assigned to Ellison's office after he requested it, and Walz used his executive authority to make the assignment.
- Hennepin Co. prosecutor Moriarty rips Walz, Ellison for taking over McKeever case MPR News
- Gov. Walz intervenes in Zaria McKeever murder case WCCO - CBS Minnesota
- AG Ellison to take over prosecution of woman's slaying from Hennepin County following family outcry Star Tribune
- 'We can finally breathe a little': Zaria McKeever's family reacts as AG takes over murder case FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
- Walz intervenes, assigns AG Ellison to handle Zaria McKeever murder case KSTP
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