Hennepin County Attorney defends policy, declining gun charges from some low-level traffic stops

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Hennepin County Attorney Moriarty defends declining some gun charges from low-level traffic stopsSome police around the Twin Cities argue the policy is contributing to youth gun violence. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty defended her Non-Public-Safety Traffic Stops charging policy as police leaders said it is preventing prosecution of offenses like illegal gun possession. Moriarty spoke with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS for the first time after law enforcement criticism tied her policy to public safety concerns and teen gun violence. About a year ago, her office released the policy, saying prosecutors would no longer file charges in most cases stemming from what s been referred to as non-public-safety traffic stops, such as expired license plate tabs, tinted windows or an extinguished taillight.