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St. Paul’s decision not to charge demonstrators is raising questions about whether the case should have been handled outside City Hall.
St. Paul City Attorney Irene Kao on Wednesday declined to file state criminal charges against dozens of demonstrators who disrupted a Jan. 18 service at Cities Church. Among them was Jamael Lundy, who is married to City Councilmember Anika Bowie.
The case has drawn questions because the city attorney is appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the City Council. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS asked Kao and Mayor Kaohly Her’s office whether the case should have been handled externally and how the city could reassure the public that Lundy did not get preferential treatment. Neither office has responded to questions as of this r...
