ST. PAUL, MN (nomadnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota State Senate Ethics Committee convened for a hearing regarding Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, who faces burglary charges in Detroit Lakes.
The committee, comprising two Republicans and two Democrats, took no immediate action during the hearing. They will reconvene on June 12th following Mitchell’s court appearance.
During the hearing, Mitchell declined to testify, and her attorney, Bruce Ringstrom Jr., spoke on her behalf. The committee members questioned Ringstrom about various aspects of the case, including the admissibility of evidence and Mitchell’s involvement.
Despite discussions about evidence such as a redacted 911 transcript, the committee emphasized their focus on adhering to Senate rules and ethics rather than determining guilt or innocence. No decisions were made during the hearing, with the committee deferring further evaluation of evidence.
The hearing highlighted the committee’s commitment to upholding ethical standards within the Senate
I’m Neil Berg reporting for nomadnews.i234.me