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County Attorney's $500K Security Spent | Rochester Minnesota News
Hennepin County has spent over half a million dollars on private security for County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s office — the first time such measures have been used — amid rising threats and stalkers, following a wave of attacks on public officials. The spike in spending comes after Capitol safety upgrades and new requests to protect judges and court staff, with Moriarty’s team also implementing internal protocols to manage social media-driven threats. This marks a sharp departure from past practices: former County Attorney Mike Freeman never used county funds for private security during his…
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