Do Minnesota cases show it's getting easier to convict cops?
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WBAL Radio 1090 AM - Do Minnesota cases show it's getting easier to convict cops?
Data show it's rare for police officers to be convicted of on-duty killings. But three recent convictions of police officers in Minnesota have some people wondering whether that's changing. Legal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — First, it was Mohamed Noor — convicted for shooting an unarmed...
First, it was Mohamed Noor — convicted for shooting an unarmed woman who approached his police SUV. Then it was Derek Chauvin, found guilty of murder for using his knee to pin George Floyd to a Minneapolis street as he gasped for air. Last month, it was Kim Potter, guilty of manslaughter for shooting a young Black man after a traffic stop.
Legal experts say each case is different, and the quality of evidence - especially video evidence - is key.