"Minnesota State Trooper Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Ricky Cobb II"
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A Minnesota state trooper, Ryan Londregan, has been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop last summer. This marks the first time Hennepin County's top prosecutor has charged a law enforcement officer in an on-duty shooting. The trooper's lawyer criticized the decision, while prosecutors stated that the troopers' actions were at odds with their training. The case has exposed tensions between law enforcement officials and prosecutors, and comes amid increased scrutiny of police conduct following the murder of George Floyd.
- Minnesota State Trooper Charged with Murder in Shooting of Motorist The New York Times
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- Minnesota state trooper charged with murder, manslaughter in fatal shooting of Black motorist Star Tribune
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