Charges Dropped Against Minnesota Trooper in Ricky Cobb II Shooting
TL;DR
Gov. Tim Walz announced plans to remove Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty from prosecuting a state trooper for murder, criticizing her handling of the case. Moriarty had already dropped the charges, citing new evidence and ethical concerns. She accused Walz of political bias and criticized systemic barriers in prosecuting law enforcement. The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association disputed her claims, suggesting she acted to avoid embarrassment.
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- Gov. Walz said he planned to remove attorney Moriarty from state trooper murder prosecution Star Tribune
- Charges dropped against state trooper who fatally shot Black motorist Ricky Cobb II CNN
- Murder charges dropped against Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan in killing of Ricky Cobb II CBS Minnesota
- Prosecutors drop charges against Minnesota trooper in deadly shooting of motorist Ricky Cobb Fox News
- Law enforcement officials react to dropped charges against Minnesota state trooper ABC 6 News KAAL TV
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