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Report: Former Minneapolis police oversight director disparaged women, threatened staff
John Jefferson, a retired FBI agent, resigned in February after a lengthy HR investigation into numerous allegations, including his decision to reenact police restraint holds on civilian staff without warning or consent.
Orchestrator of Zaria McKeever killing gets life in prison
In a packed courtroom punctuated with emotion, the man who orchestrated the home invasion and killing of his ex-girlfriend by a pair of teenage brothers was sentenced to life in prison.
Judge: Minnesota state trooper's defense may call use-of-force expert for testimony
Judge Tamara Garcia ruled that the defense made a "plausible argument" that Jeffrey Noble's findings are relevant to the murder case, but denied a request to depose him ahead of an April 29 hearing.
Activists demand Minneapolis police contract negotiations be open to the public
They criticized city officials for agreeing to closed-door mediation to resolve long-expired police union contract.
Mpls. officers reprimanded for misconduct in wake of George Floyd's murder
Newly published discipline reports reveal that former chiefs moved to terminate two officers for excessive force and suspended others for failing to uphold department policy.
Memo: Use-of-force expert in Minnesota state trooper case gave no final opinion in motorist's fatal shooting
Jeffrey Noble speculated that trooper Ryan Londregan acted as a "reasonable officer" would have to protect his partner, but refrained from offering a final opinion on whether deadly force was necessary.
L.A. Times journalists attacked by Minnesota State Patrol reach $1.2M settlement
The Los Angeles Times journalists argued in their lawsuit that their press credentials were clearly visible when troopers attacked them as they covered the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis.
Teen who killed Zaria McKeever enters guilty plea, will serve 10-year term
He agreed to testify against the man charged with plotting the home invasion.
Evidence under debate as Minnesota state trooper charged in motorist's killing appears in court
Trooper Ryan Londregan's attorneys want records from a prosecution expert. Prosecutors say they've handed over all relevant information.
Teen accused in woman's slaying now charged as adult; plea deal on table
The charges stem from a botched break-in at a Brooklyn Park apartment complex in 2022. Attorney General Keith Ellison's office later took over the case from the Hennepin County Attorney.