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June 10, 2020

Minneapolis Police Admit to Slashing Tires of Parked Vehicles During Recent George Floyd Protests
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In Minneapolis, police have admitted that officers slashed the tires of
unoccupied vehicles parked near recent protests over the killing of
George Floyd, after Mother Jones published photos and videos of several
incidents. A Department of Public Safety spokesperson on Tuesday said
state troopers had "strategically deflated tires." In other news from
Minneapolis, the TV station FOX 9 is reporting federal and state
prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with former officer
Derek Chauvin just days after he killed George Floyd. The negotiations
fell apart on May 28. The following day, Chauvin was charged and
arrested.


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