A federal civil rights lawsuit was filed by the family of a Minnesota man who was fatally shot by a state trooper during a traffic stop. The lawsuit alleges that the shooting was unjustified and unlawful. The incident involved Troopers Ryan Londregan and Brett Seide, with Londregan facing murder charges for the killing of Ricky Cobb II, a Black man. The case has garnered significant attention in the city of Minneapolis, known for the high-profile murder of George Floyd by police.
Family attorney Bakari Sellers emphasized that Ricky Cobb was a valued member of the community and called for justice in the case. The lawsuit specifically targets the two troopers involved, as the state would be immune under federal law. However, the possibility of further legal action against the State Patrol has not been ruled out.
