Justice Dept to investigate Minneapolis police
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A day after a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the Justice Department would conduct a “pattern or practice” probe of the Minneapolis Police Department. The sweeping review could result in major changes if it finds evidence of unconstitutional or unlawful policing. This is an MPR News evening update for April 21, 2021. Hosted by John Enger.
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