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Minnesota prosecutor drops murder charge against trooper in Black man’s shooting

A progressive prosecutor in Minnesota, who ran on a platform of police accountability, has made the difficult decision to drop charges against a state trooper who shot and killed a Black man during a traffic stop. Initially hesitant to do so, the prosecutor ultimately decided to follow the evidence and the law in this case.

What was the reason for dropping the murder charge against the state trooper?

The prosecutor was reluctant to drop the charge but ultimately did so.

What was the platform on which the prosecutor was elected?

The prosecutor was elected on a platform of police accountability.

What was the race of the man who was fatally shot by the state trooper?

The man who was shot was Black.