Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stated he would have intervened in the case against state trooper Ryan Londregan, who fatally shot Ricky Cobb II, if the Hennepin County Attorney's Office hadn't dropped the charges. Londregan was initially charged with second-degree unintentional murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree manslaughter, but the charges were dismissed due to new evidence suggesting his actions were an authorized use of force. The decision has sparked strong reactions from both Cobb's family and Londregan's supporters.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the dismissal of charges against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II, citing new evidence that made it difficult to prove Londregan's actions were unauthorized. The decision has sparked strong reactions from both legal teams and Cobb's family, who call the move a miscarriage of justice and demand further transparency and accountability.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has dropped charges against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan, who fatally shot Black motorist Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop. Moriarty cited new evidence suggesting Londregan believed Cobb was reaching for a firearm, making it difficult to prove the shooting was not an authorized use of force. Cobb's family expressed outrage, accusing the county of succumbing to political pressure.
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.
Charges against Minnesota trooper Ryan Londregan, who fatally shot Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop, have been dismissed due to new evidence suggesting the shooting was an authorized use of force. Cobb's family and their attorneys criticized the decision, alleging political pressure influenced the outcome.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the dismissal of charges against Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II, citing new evidence that would make it impossible to prove Londregan's actions were unauthorized. Moriarty defended the initial decision to charge Londregan but acknowledged that the new evidence would likely lead to an acquittal. Cobb's family expressed disappointment, attributing the decision to systemic issues and political pressure.
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has dismissed charges against State Trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II, citing new evidence that made it impossible to prove Londregan's use of force was unauthorized. The decision has sparked controversy and criticism, with some accusing Moriarty of mishandling the case and others expressing concern over the impact on community trust and law enforcement.
Minnesota State Patrol trooper Ryan Londregan has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II during a routine traffic stop in North Minneapolis last July. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty stated that deadly force was not justified in this case. The trooper's attorney disputes the charges, claiming that the county attorney is "out of control." If convicted, Londregan faces up to 15 years in prison for the second-degree unintentional murder charge.
Minnesota State Patrol trooper Ryan Londregan has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree manslaughter in the shooting death of motorist Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop in July 2023. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty stated that deadly force was not necessary in this case. An attorney for Londregan called his client a hero and criticized the county attorney for charging him. The trooper has not been arrested, but the attorney's office plans to require him to surrender his passport and firearms.
Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop. The charges stem from an incident in which Londregan shot Cobb, who was wanted for violating a protective order, during a traffic stop on Interstate 94. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced the charges, while the State Patrol is conducting an internal investigation. If convicted, Londregan could face up to 40 years in prison.
Racial justice activists and family members of Ricky Cobb II are demanding the firing and prosecution of the state troopers involved in the fatal shooting of the 33-year-old Black man during a traffic stop in Minneapolis. The troopers pulled Cobb over for driving without taillights and attempted to arrest him for a protection order violation. On police video, a trooper is heard repeatedly asking Cobb to exit his vehicle without providing a reason. Two officers eventually open the car doors, and one of them fires two shots as Cobb speeds away. Activists argue that the trooper had no justification to shoot and are calling on Governor Tim Walz to take action. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty will make a charging decision once the investigation is complete.
