The arrests raise fresh concerns about the city’s potential collaboration with federal agents.
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Live updates: Department of Homeland Security agents have arrested 12 of the 15 defendants, U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said. One is in custody on other federal charges. Two are at large.
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A memo filed Wednesday by Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office suggests the decision not to seek a death sentence against Boelter was made “in accordance with the terms delineated in a proposed plea agreement.”
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"Hope," like the Obama campaign slogan, is a common feeling for nearby residents awaiting this week's opening. Others question what community benefits will come with the global destination.
People who tracked the movements and actions of federal agents during Operation Metro Surge are being targeted, according to a source familiar with the arrests.
Boelter had previously pleaded not guilty in last year’s fatal shooting of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and an armed attack on another lawmaker and his family. He’s set to appear in court Thursday morning.
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The case stunningly collapsed, but defense attorneys have pushed for transcripts from typically secret grand jury proceedings to be made public. They were released Tuesday.
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