We reported earlier this week about the incredible decision by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office not to charge Minnesota state employee Dylan Adams, who damaged six Teslas, totaling more than $20,000 in damage.
Instead of charging him, they put him in "adult diversion," which means that if he complies with the requirements they set forth, which generally require restitution and perhaps community service, that may be it.
The police were clearly upset with the result. The Minneapolis Police Chief said they did their job, and any frustration as to the result should be directed at Moriarity's office.
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When the Hennepin County Attorney, Mary Moriarty, was asked to justify her decision by the media, she claimed it was in the "best interests of public safety."
"That is because a felony conviction destabilizes their lives, they may lose their job, lose their housing, and it can just lead to future criminal activity," she claimed. By that argument, you should never charge anyone for anything because it might upset the alleged criminal's life.
"This person did not have a record," Moriarty explained. "For most property offenders, without a record, they go to diversion... I had a conversation with somebody who wanted to know why we made this decision. And I said, this is how we handle first time, low-level property cases. Should we have treated this gentleman differently because it's become a political issue? We seek – and I've said this over and over in my term – not to make decisions that are not about politics. So we made this decision because it is in the best interest of public safety."
Moriarty also made it clear the political aspects of the case weren't factored in by prosecutors.
"We try to make decisions without really looking at the political consequences," said Moriarty. "Can we always predict how a story will be portrayed in the media or what other people are going to say? Should we make decisions based on what we might think will happen?"
Except there's a small problem and question that the Mankato Free Press observed.
But one case is striking for the argument Moriarty has made around Adams being a first-time offender.
A 19-year-old Robbinsdale woman with no criminal record was charged with first-degree felony property damage on Monday after she allegedly keyed her coworker’s car at the White Castle in Brooklyn Park. The damage to the car was estimated at $7,000. She is due to make her first court appearance in two weeks.
Adams allegedly damaged six cars, causing more monetary damage. This woman damaged one. The attacks on Teslas are now also being investigated as terrorism by the federal government, yet that question wasn't even discussed here.
This case appears to blow up Moriarty's defense. How do you charge this woman with a felony when you give Adams such a deal for allegedly doing what appears to be far more? Does Moriarity want to explain what's going on here?
Republicans were calling Moriarity out.
State Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove) released a statement saying, "This is just another example where she has declined to prosecute. She's taken an oath to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and I'm very concerned that, repeatedly, she's not taking her oath seriously."
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley called keying Teslas domestic terrorism and said the crime was being ignored by “progressive, woke politicians.”
Editor's Note: Leftist domestic terrorists are fire-bombing Tesla dealerships and harassing owners across the country. They must face justice.
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