Hennepin County halts charges from minor stops
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced her office will no longer charge cases arising from low-level traffic stops — such as equipment or registration violations — across Minneapolis and its suburbs. The policy, which effectively limits felony prosecutions stemming from these stops, drew swift criticism from multiple police officials, who warned it could hinder prosecutions and harm public safety.
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Police officials bash new Hennepin County policy limiting felony charges stemming from traffic stops
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- Multiple police officials publicly criticized the new Hennepin County charging policy that limits felony charges stemming from low-level traffic stops.
- Officials argue the policy could hinder prosecutions and public safety; the article includes their on-the-record statements.
- The piece details law-enforcement perspectives on how cases originating from equipment/registration stops might be affected under the policy.