Reporter corrects federal prosecutor mid-press conference over his record on Antifa-linked cases
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David Edwards
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Summary
A federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, announced indictments against 15 Antifa-linked defendants in Minneapolis, but was corrected by reporters who pointed out his own track record of crumbling cases. The defendants face charges including conspiracy to impede a federal officer, interstate stalking, and assault on a federal officer. Twelve were arrested, with two remaining fugitives.
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The defendants — members and associates of Direct Action Minnesota — face charges including conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, interstate stalking, and assault on a federal officer.
Twelve were arrested Tuesday morning; two remain fug
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