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.
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.
The top prosecutor in Minneapolis, Mary Moriarty, has dropped second-degree murder charges against Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan, who fatally shot Black motorist Ricky Cobb II last year. The decision, which Moriarty described as one of the most difficult in her career, comes amid bipartisan criticism and reflects ongoing tensions over policing in the state following the murder of George Floyd.
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.
A bipartisan majority of Minnesota's congressional delegation is urging for the murder case against state trooper Ryan Londregan to be removed from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and reassigned to another prosecutor.
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 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.
