Charges Dropped for Trooper in Ricky Cobb II Shooting
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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the dismissal of charges against Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II, citing new evidence that would make it impossible to prove Londregan's actions were unauthorized. Moriarty defended the initial decision to charge Londregan but acknowledged that the new evidence would likely lead to an acquittal. Cobb's family expressed disappointment, attributing the decision to systemic issues and political pressure.
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