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Embattled Minnesota lawmaker will apologize to colleague
July 30, 2021 GMT
FILE - This Aug. 21, 2016 file photo shows John Thompson, now a state representative, at a fundraiser at Central High School in St. Paul, Minn. Republican lawmakers prepared Monday, July 19, 2021, to file ethics charges against the Democratic representative, who has been a key voice on racial injustice issues. Rep. Thompson, who rose to prominence and won office after his friend Philando Castile was shot to death during a traffic stop, saw support within his own party evaporate over the weekend after revelations of old domestic abuse allegations. (Scott Takushi/Pioneer Press via AP, File)
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Rep. Thompson says he won t resign amid questions about past domestic abuse, residency
Woman waving Trump flag drives vehicle onto Minnesota State Capitol lawn
A woman drove her vehicle onto the south mall of the Minnesota State Capitol Monday, waving a Trump flag. The incident disrupted state Rep. John Thompson and his supporters, who were holding a news conference at the Capitol.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - State Rep. John Thompson says he won t quit despite bipartisan calls for his resignation over reports of past domestic violence and questions about his residency.
Thompson, his wife and their supporters held a news conference at the state Capitol on Monday, where Thompson again refused to answer specific questions. Meanwhile, his wife denied allegations that Thompson had abused her.
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