Now a Crime to Report Police Brutality in Minneapolis if cannot be ‘Proven”

During its 2005 session, the Minnesota legislature passed a law making it a crime to “falsely” report police brutality. If found guilty, a person could be jailed for up to a year…This new law is a violation of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment right of free speech and right to criticize a branch of the government and demand redress of grievances…clearly meant to frighten people away from filing complaints against abusive police officers.”

Communities United Agaisnt Police Brutality: http://www.charityadvantage.com/CUAPB/3-19-04Newsletter.asp
“The proposed amendment violates the United States and Minnesota Constitutions. Americans have a right under the First Amendment to criticize government, including making complaints about police conduct.”