Minnesota AG Ellison to meet with Hennepin County Attorney Freeman on George Floyd case
In this Wednesday, May 27, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison answers questions during a news conference in St. Paul, Minn., about the investigation into the death of George Floyd, who died May 25, while in the custody of Minneapolis police officers. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Sunday, May 31, that he decided Ellison needs to lead the case. [AP/ John Autey, Pioneer Press]
Monday, Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison will meet with Hennepin County District Attorney Mike Freeman on the George Floyd investigation.
On Sunday, Gov. Tim Walz announced Ellison would lead the case.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison to take lead on George Floyd case
"We are going to bring to bear all the resources necessary to achieve justice in this case," Ellison said. "And that means we will not leave any resources on the sideline."
Walz made the announcement shortly after Freeman released a statement saying he asked Ellison to "assist" him in the case in a "joint effort."
"There have been recent developments in the facts of the case where the help and expertise of the Attorney General would be valuable," Freeman said.