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He’s so far been charged with two counts, 3rd degree murder and manslaughter. Minnesota’s got a weird quirk where you can charge someone with second-degree murder OR manslaughter, but not both. But you can charge with third-degree AND manslaughter. If convictions are obtained on both counts, I think it’s up to the judge whether they’re served consecutively or concurrently.
RE: Officer Charged With 3rd Degree Murder