Resistance to Minneapolis Prosecutor’s Pledge for Change After George Floyd’s Murder Sparks Controversy – The New York Times
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A prosecutor in Minneapolis facing backlash and resistance after promising change in the criminal justice system following the murder of George Floyd. Hennepin County District Attorney Mike Freeman, who had vowed to reform outdated practices and hold law enforcement accountable, now finds himself at odds with both law enforcement agencies and the community. Critics argue that Freeman has not made significant progress in addressing systemic issues and remains too closely aligned with …