Minneapolis, June 11 (RHC)-- In Minneapolis, police have admitted that officers slashed the tires of unoccupied vehicles parked near recent protests over the killing of George Floyd, after Mother Jones published photos and videos of several incidents.  A Department of Public Safety spokesperson said state troopers had “strategically deflated tires.” 

In other news from Minneapolis, the TV station FOX 9 is reporting federal and state prosecutors were negotiating a possible plea deal with former officer Derek Chauvin just days after he killed George Floyd.  The negotiations fell apart on May 28th.  The following day, Chauvin was charged and arrested.