Video Shows Minnesota Corrections Officer Harassing Black Protesters He said he was glad the Stillwater protest stayed peaceful and believes it was effective at getting the message across. TWIN CITIES, MN A month after a school shooting in Parkland . She has won numerous journalism awards, including the Premack Award and the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists' Page One Award. If press are present, they may be escorted from the area. The videos, posted Sunday, show protesters near the home of Washington County Attorney Pete Orput, whose office charged former Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright. All Minnesotans have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.. They said Orputs filing of second-degree manslaughter charges against Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright did not go far enough. I talked to him after, and he was apologetic and thankful for our intervention and very supportive of our office., But the incident, which was shared widely on social media, prompted several phone calls and emails from people across the country upset with our actions, Mueller said. Video of confrontation at Stillwater protest, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Submit to Stumbleupon (Opens in new window), Video of confrontation at Stillwater protest causes stir in Minnesota and Oklahoma, Court unseals search warrant affidavits in T. 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Protesters Whack Piatas Of WCCO Reporter Liz Collins, Bob Kroll Protesters headed out to Stillwater on Saturday afternoon to rally in front of Washington County Attorney Pete Orputs home. protests - Bring Me The News Wake up to the day's most important news. The protest marked the seventh night of unrest in Brooklyn Center after the fatal shooting of Wright, 20. Error! On Monday, Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell said he and the department have been made aware of the incident posted on social media showing a confrontation between protesters and the Stillwater corrections sergeant and his wife. The demonstrators were demanding further charges against a police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center earlier this month. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. This report includes information from the Associated Press. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, We watch somebody pull out a gun and recklessly fire it and hit another person and that person loses their life. Use the 'Report' link on Don't knowingly lie about anyone While most protests happening in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder has centered around the Twin Cities, there is a reason to bring those same movements elsewhere. Former officer Kimberly Potter released from prison after serving 16 months for killing Daunte Wright, Daunte Wright's girlfriend sues Kimberly Potter, city of Brooklyn Center, Attorneys: Daunte Wright family has a $3.25M settlement agreement with city of Brooklyn Center. Share with Us. According to CNN affiliate WCCO, they are demanding murder charges against Former Brooklyn. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. While at the Port Huron Times Herald in Michigan, she covered the environment and several suburbs, and she was a columnist. Corey Joseph Olson, 17, faces one count of first-degree assault. This video has some restrictions which may inhibit your use - please contact licensing@newsflare.com. or anything. Peaceful protest marches through Stillwater. She was charged with second-degree manslaughter on April 14. Lots of sunshine. April 25, 2023 / 10:40 AM / CBS Minnesota. Paul Gorder. Stillwater News, Breaking News in Stillwater, MN MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Stillwater corrections sergeant has been placed on investigative leave after "deeply disturbing" actions were caught on tape in a confrontation with protesters, according to the Minnesota's Department of Corrections. High 53F.