Judge Dismisses Minnesota Gun Case as Prosecutors Struggle With Resignations
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A federal judge in Minnesota dismissed a criminal case against a man charged with unlawful firearm possession due to prosecutorial delays linked to staffing shortages.
- Judge Paul A. Magnuson ruled that the defendant’s constitutional right to a timely trial was violated, dismissing the case with prejudice, preventing recharging on the same evidence.
- The U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota is overwhelmed by a surge of cases related to an immigration crackdown, including charges against protesters and lawsuits from detained immigrants.
- Over a dozen prosecutors resigned this year amid internal conflicts, notably over the investigation into the killing of Renee Good during the federal immigration enforcement actions.
- Federal judges nationwide have recently criticized U.S. attorney’s offices for missing deadlines and violating court orders
