LA Times Journalists Settle Lawsuit Against MSP for $1.2 Million

In a significant development, two journalists from the Los Angeles Times have reached a settlement in their lawsuit against the Minnesota State Patrol (MSP), following an incident in 2020. The settlement, totaling $1.2 million, marks a resolution to the legal dispute stemming from alleged attacks by MSP troopers during their coverage of George Floyd's murder response.

The lawsuit originated from an incident in 2020 when the two journalists, while covering the aftermath of George Floyd's murder, were reportedly attacked by MSP troopers. According to reports, the troopers cornered the journalists against a wall and used pepper spray. . .