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Rhiannon12866

(250,542 posts) Thu Jan 8, 2026, 08:40 PM Thursday

BREAKING: Hennepin County D.A.'s office says it has authority to bring charges - MS NOW Reports [View all]

The Hennepin County District Attorney's office says it has the authority to bring charges against the ICE agent who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-MN) joins to discuss, saying ICE is stoking "chaos and fear" into Minnesota communities. - Aired on 01/08/2026.

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BREAKING: Hennepin County D.A.'s office says it has authority to bring charges - MS NOW Reports [View all] Rhiannon12866 Thursday OP

AS I've said all day, the murderer will be indicted on state charges Wiz Imp Thursday #1

I could not agree more. And since these are state charges he will not be eligible for a TSF pardon Rhiannon12866 Thursday #2

Yes. The state has no choice but to indict the guy. Wiz Imp Thursday #4

I'm just hoping that the protests remain peaceful since no doubt ICE is worked up... Rhiannon12866 Thursday #5

True. I agree! So far, so good. Wiz Imp Thursday #6

Yup, and I wouldn't put it past them to take advantage of the situation... Rhiannon12866 Thursday #7

I have faith that Attorney General Ellison will deal with the feds. mjvpi Thursday #3