Charges Dropped Against Minnesota Trooper in Ricky Cobb Shooting

TL;DR
Prosecutors in Minnesota plan to dismiss murder and manslaughter charges against Trooper Ryan Londregan, who fatally shot Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop, citing new video analysis and defense testimony suggesting Londregan believed Cobb was reaching for a firearm. Cobb's family, who have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, expressed disappointment, claiming the decision was influenced by pressure.
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