Minnesota Prosecutor Reluctantly Drops Murder Charge Against Trooper
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, elected on a platform of police accountability, has reluctantly dropped murder charges against State Trooper Ryan Londregan, who fatally shot Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop. Moriarty cited new evidence and defense claims that made the case difficult to prove. The decision has sparked criticism and debate over the politicization of the criminal justice system and the challenges of prosecuting police officers.