Minnesota state trooper appears at murder hearing, prompting rally of hundreds of supporters at courthouse

Hundreds of people gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center to support Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan facing murder and manslaughter charges for the shooting of Ricky Cobb II. Supporters wore shirts proclaiming Londregan’s innocence and rallied outside the courthouse, arguing he was justified in his actions. The prosecution argued that a jury, not a judge, should determine if the use of force was justified. Londregan’s defense team claimed his actions were in self-defense. The case has sparked strong reactions from both law enforcement supporters and activists, with new legal teams brought in as the case progresses.

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