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DFL chair says he's 'disappointed' Rep. Thompson accused St. Paul police of racial profiling [View all]
DFL chair says he's 'disappointed' Rep. Thompson accused St. Paul police of racial profiling
The DFL Party chairman issued a statement Sunday evening in response to the latest controversy surrounding Rep. John Thompson.
Thompson made headlines recently after he accused a St. Paul police officer of racial profiling during a traffic stop. According to a police report, the St. Paul representative was pulled over on July 4 for driving without a front license plate.
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell responded to Thompson's acusations, saying the traffic stop had nothing to do with race after watching a video of the encounter. He also asked Thompson for an apology.
In a statement, DFL Chairman Ken Martin said he was "disappointed" in Thompson's claims.
https://kstp.com/politics/dfl-chair-ken-martin-rep-john-thompson-st-paul-police-racial-profiling/6167884/?cat=1
The DFL Party chairman issued a statement Sunday evening in response to the latest controversy surrounding Rep. John Thompson.
Thompson made headlines recently after he accused a St. Paul police officer of racial profiling during a traffic stop. According to a police report, the St. Paul representative was pulled over on July 4 for driving without a front license plate.
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell responded to Thompson's acusations, saying the traffic stop had nothing to do with race after watching a video of the encounter. He also asked Thompson for an apology.
In a statement, DFL Chairman Ken Martin said he was "disappointed" in Thompson's claims.
Additionally more questions are being asked about where exactly does Rep. Thompson live and was he qualified to run for office representing District 67A?
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