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Senate to vote on criminal penalties bill honoring Waseca police officer Arik Matson
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SENATOR ROSEN SUPPORTS MATSON BILL
Minnesota Senator Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) today is celebrating the introduction of a new bill that strengthens state criminal penalties against individuals who are convicted of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer, judge, prosecutor, or correctional officer. The legislation (Senate File 82) increases the minimum sentence from 20 years with release under supervision after two-third of the sentence is served to life incarceration with a minimum of 30 years in prison before being eligible for release.
“This is a great way to show Minnesota’s law enforcement officers that we appreciate everything they do to keep us safe,” said Sen. Rosen. “An attempt to kill an officer of the law is an attack on the safety and security of our communities, and must be met with a punishment that is severe as the crime. As Megan Matson said during the press conference, this is a terrific way to say thank you to Minnesota’s police offi
Matson joins lawmakers introducing bill that increases penalties for attempted murder of police
Two southern Minnesota lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday that would increase the minimum sentence for attempted murder of a police officer, inspired by Waseca officer Arik Matson, who was nearly killed after being shot in the head while on duty last January
Matson joins lawmakers introducing bill that increases penalties for attempted murder of police By Lauren Andrego and Gage Cureton | January 14, 2021 at 7:53 PM CST - Updated January 14 at 7:56 PM
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) One year and eight days after a night they will never forget, the Matson family takes one step closer to justice.