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US Justice Dept To Investigate Minneapolis Policing After Chauvin Trial

Muhammad Irfan Published April 21, 2021 | 07:44 PM

US Justice Dept to investigate Minneapolis policing after Chauvin trial

US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday a civil investigation into the police department of Minneapolis, Minnesota, a day after former officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering African-American George Floyd

Washington, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Apr, 2021 ) :US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Wednesday a civil investigation into the police department of Minneapolis, Minnesota, a day after former officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering African-American George Floyd.

"Today, I am announcing that the Justice Department has opened a civil investigation to determine whether the Minneapolis Police Department engages in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional or unlawful policing," Garland said.

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