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Appeals Court Upholds Trooper Immunity | Minneapolis News
A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Ricky Cobb’s mother against two Minnesota state troopers, granting them qualified immunity. The case stems from a 2023 traffic stop on I-94 that ended fatally. Despite a detailed investigation and extensive interviews, the court ruled the troopers acted within their legal duties, shielding them from liability. While this doesn’t resolve the broader tragedy or public demand for accountability, it legally closes this specific lawsuit — a decision that underscores the complexities of qualified immunity and its impact on how…
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