Politics & Government
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman To Take Medical Leave
Freeman's office made the charging decision that ultimately led to the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor.
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN — Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman is taking a leave of several weeks to deal with health issues. “After my physical on Wednesday, my doctor and others have suggested that I need some time away from the high stress of running the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in order to restore my physical well-being,” Freeman said in a statement Friday.
“I fully expect to return stronger and sharper and able to guide this office in its mission to protect the public safety and provide justice.”
In the interim, Chief Deputies David Brown and Lolita Ulloa will be in charge of the daily decisions of the office, according to a news release.
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Freeman's office made the charging decision that ultimately led to former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor's conviction of second-degree manslaughter and third-degree murder last month.
Noor fatally shot 40-year-old bride-to-be Justine Ruszczyk Damond — originally from Sydney, Australia — on July 15, 2017 in Minneapolis.
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