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In the News: Rachel Moran on Tension Surrounding State Trooper Ryan Londregan Court Case
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KARE 11 about emotions and attention surrounding the pending trial of state trooper Ryan Londregan following the killing of Ricky Cobb II. From the story: Voices filled with emotion echoed across the Hennepin County Government Center Monday morning as family…
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In the News: Rachel Moran on Investigation Into Fatal Shooting by Minnesota State Trooper
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II and Minnesota State Patrol employees’ refusal to cooperate in the investigation. From the story: As for Moriarty’s decision to share her feelings about the investigation, a law professor with the University… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Thomas Lane's Sentencing
In the NewsSchool of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke with The Associated Press on former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane's sentencing after the murder of George Floyd. From the article: Mark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and former federal prosecutor, said Lane was the most likely of the four officers… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Chauvin, Civil Rights Charges
In the NewsSt. Thomas Law Professor Mark Osler spoke with The New York Times on ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's recent sentencing and civil rights charges. From the article: They also faced federal civil rights charges in addition to state murder charges, a move that Mark Osler, a former federal prosecutor and law professor at the University… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Chauvin Sentencing
In the NewsAssociate School of Law Professor Rachel Moran spoke with KSTP-TV and The Associated Press on ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's sentencing for the murder of George Floyd. From the KSTP-TV story: “I think it’s significant Derek Chauvin chose not to apologize, and it’s particularly significant in the context of a guilty plea,” said Rachel Moran,… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Chauvin Sentencing, Charges
In the NewsSchool of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke with The Associated Press on ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's charges and the future of his prison sentence. From the article: “I’ve been in several federal prisons, including prison camps, and they are not country clubs,” said Mark Osler, a professor at University of St. Thomas School of… -
Bending the Arc of Justice
Business & LawLaw alumnus Jeff Storms' fight for civil rights It’s a Monday evening in April in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. A balloon release and candlelight vigil signal the one-year “angelversary” for Daunte Wright, the young man fatally shot by officer Kim Potter, who stated she intended to pull her Taser but instead had pulled her gun. Civil… -
St. Thomas to Provide Intercultural and Bias Training to Police in Daunte Wright Settlement
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas today outlined additional details of its inclusion in the settlement reached June 21 between the city of Brooklyn Center and the family of Daunte Wright, who was fatally shot during an April 2021 traffic stop in the Twin Cities. The settlement includes a unique collaboration between the city and St.… -
In the News: Rachel Paulose on Trial Delay of J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao
In the NewsLaw professor Rachel Paulose spoke with KARE 11 News regarding the delay of the state trial of fired Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao in connection with the death of George Floyd. Watch the interview below: -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Thomas Lane's Guilty Plea
In the NewsLaw professor Rachel Moran shared insight for KARE 11 News and the Associated Press into the plea agreement taken by former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane. From the Associated Press article: Rachel Moran, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas, said it’s possible Lane received a better offer, though the public doesn’t know…