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Minnesota Makes Impersonating Police a Felony | Minneapolis News
Starting August 1, Minnesota is cracking down hard—impersonating a police officer is now a felony, carrying up to two years in prison. This drastic shift follows the horrific June attacks on Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband, Sen. John Hoffman, and his wife, where the killer, Vance Boelter, dressed as a cop. His ability to evade capture exposed the inadequacy of the old misdemeanor charge. Now, if someone impersonates an officer while committing another crime, they could face up to five years. Boelter, recently sentenced to life plus 40 years for the murders, underscores why lawmakers…
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