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Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says
- Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned after Mayor Jacob Frey said he interfered with an internal probe—accusations include deleting a contact from his city phone and telling a colleague about the investigation—choosing resignation over likely discipline.
- O’Hara was hired after George Floyd’s killing to lead police reforms and had been at the center of other high-profile moments, including criticism over immigration enforcement and the response to a deadly school shooting.
- Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell is serving as acting chief while the city continues investigating (17 other complaints remain), keeping questions about trust and oversight in the department active.
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