Posted on 05/24/2021 3:24:45 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo
The prosecuting attorney in the Kim Potter case, a former Brooklyn Center officer who discharged a firearm that killed Daunte Wright last month, has resigned from his position.
Imran Ali confirmed with KSTP that he has submitted a letter of resignation to Washington County Attorney Pete Orput. His resignation will be effective as of June 17. In the letter, Ali noted the "vitriol" and "partisan politics" as reasons for his decision.
"The last several weeks have been difficult for me and my family," Ali stated, in part. "The vitriol from some and the infusion of partisan politics by many has made my job difficult to pursue justice."
Potter has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Wright. Many activists and community members have pushed for a murder charge to be added on, including a protest in front of Orput's home after the charges were announced.
"It is with a heavy heart the office has accepted a resignation from Imran Ali. I would like to express my appreciation for all the work Imran Ali has done in both Washington County and throughout the state on behalf of the public and in particular the most vulnerable individuals in our community," Orput said about Ali's departure.
On Friday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said his office would be taking over the prosecution of the case.
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Whaaa....?
Not to worry, the brownshirts are on the way.
With Ellison taking over, the charges might well be elevated to murder.
Keith sure likes to step up to plate when whitey is the target.
Seems to have it in for women, too.
Exactly. The case just got elevated to being 100% political. Ms. Potter doesn’t stand a chance now.
Just give it a minute...
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Yeah...time to go on permanent vacation.
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