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Ronald Reed's Parole Decision | Minneapolis News
Ronald Reed, convicted of murdering St. Paul officer James Sackett in 1970, faces a pivotal parole decision as the Minnesota Supervised Release Board remains deeply divided—delaying their verdict until September 11. Some members favor a cautious work-release plan over six to nine months, while others push for a one-year denial; the latter lost by a single vote after the Corrections Commissioner sided with further review. Supporters highlight Reed’s prison behavior and productive life before arrest, arguing he poses no threat, though court records paint a darker picture: his ex-girlfriend…
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