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Video Replay-Hennepin County Attorney Candidates Forum

By Video By Will Hommeyer | October 23, 2018

Longtime Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman is facing opposition from Minneapolis attorney and DFL endorsed candidate Mark Haase. The two held a candidates forum at North High.

Criminal Justice

Misleading To Say “Special Prosecutor” Hired In Philando Castile Case Says NAACP

By Michael McIntee | July 29, 2016

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi has taken the rare step of hiring a special prosecutor — Don Lewis— to help with deciding if police officers who killed Philando Castile at a traffic stop should be prosecuted.

Criminal Justice

Tears, Anger And Resolve After No Charges In Jamar Clark Killing

By Video by Benjamin Gross & Bill Sorem, Text By Michael McIntee | April 3, 2016

“Although I cry today, I will be fighting tomorrow.” — Asha Long, one of many people angered and vowing action after no charges were filed against the police who killed Jamar Clark.

Criminal Justice

Political Campaigns Promised After No Charges In Jamar Clark Case

By Video by Bill Sorem, text by Michael McIntee | March 30, 2016

NAACP Minneapolis President Nekima Levy-Pounds says County Attorney Mike Freeman needs to be replaced. She is fielding candidates to run against Freeman and did not rule herself out as a candidate.

Criminal Justice

Video And Other Evidence Released In Jamar Clark Shooting

By Michael McIntee | March 30, 2016

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said he was releasing all of the video in the police killing of Jamar Clark. We’re posting it here as we get it. Freeman declined to charge either of the officers in the case today.

Criminal Justice

Hundreds Rally To Have Police Prosecuted For Jamar Clark’s Death

By Bill Sorem | March 26, 2016

Several hundred people rallied Saturday to put pressure on Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman to prosecute the Minneapolis police officers who shot and killed Jamar Clark.

Minneapolis

“Justice For Terrance Franklin” Protesters Press Demands As Grand Jury Looms

By admin | August 16, 2013

Tensions around the Minneapolis police shooting of Terrance Franklin, a 22-year-old black man and father, continue to rise as community activists demand a full accounting and the Hennepin County attorney gets set to call a grand jury inquiry into the case.

Minnesota

Debating MN’s Voter Restriction Constitutional Amendment

By Bill Sorem | September 19, 2012

Minnesota voter fraud? Prevent people from voting? Hennepin County Attorney and author John Fund debate proposed Voter Restriction Amendment.

Minnesota

Minnesota Voters Too Smart To Vote For Voter Restriction

By Bill Sorem | September 13, 2012

“I think that Minnesota Voters are too smart to vote for something that’s not necessary, restricts franchise and costs a hell of a lot of money,” said Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman