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Keith Ellison On Prosecuting Floyd’s Alleged Killer: ‘It’s Hard To Convict Police’

Tim Pearce
Keith Ellison On Prosecuting Floyd’s Alleged Killer: ‘It’s Hard To Convict Police’
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison warned on Monday to not expect a swift conviction of George Floyd’s alleged killer.

Ellison appeared on NBC’s “Today” and said that successfully prosecuting police officers for alleged abuses is difficult no matter how much evidence one has. In the case of Floyd, Ellison said, protesters should be aware that this case may drag out over a long period of time, and they should have the patience to let the justice system work.

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