Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns After Interfering With Investigation
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, appointed to oversee reforms following George Floyd’s killing, has resigned rather than face disciplinary action. An investigation found that O’Hara interfered with a probe into allegations of intimate relationships with city employees, including deleting evidence and disclosing details of the investigation against instructions. Mayor Jacob Frey stated that O’Hara’s resignation was necessary to maintain public trust, and Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell will lead the department during the search for a new chief. The city continues to investigate 17 other open complaints against O’Hara.
John Q. Hosedrinker