Rev. Jerry McAfee disrupted a Minneapolis City Council meeting after a proposal to transfer $1.25M in violence prevention funding from the city to Hennepin County, sparking tensions and accusations of corruption.
Elliott Payne
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City, DOJ agree to police reforms
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to enter into a sweeping agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to overhaul racist policing practices, with the final terms resulting from a DOJ investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Audit Committee unanimously approves review in Moturi shooting
The Minneapolis Audit Committee has approved a plan for the Office of City Auditor to review city actions in the shooting of Davis Moturi, who was shot by his neighbor John Sawchak.
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Police negligent in reign of terror
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara and Mayor Jacob Frey are being called upon to resign after a neighbor and known risk, John Sawchuk, shot 34-year-old Davis Moturi, resulting in multiple charges and an investigation into the department’s failure to intervene.
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Ward One newcomer suggests council audits to monitor MPD
‘We need to really address the fundamental root cause of inequality if we want to really take on the challenge of community violence.’