Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara resigns following internal investigation into his conduct
Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara has resigned following an internal investigation into his conduct. The investigation revealed that he likely deleted a contact from his phone while facing allegations of misconduct. Mayor Jacob Frey stated that O’Hara's behavior demonstrated poor judgment and compromised his ability to lead effectively.
- ▪Brian O’Hara resigned on May 26 after an internal investigation into his conduct.
- ▪He received a written reprimand from Mayor Jacob Frey for serious misconduct.
- ▪The investigation found no evidence of sexual relationships with city workers but indicated potential interference in the investigation.
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- ▪ Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with investigation into his conduct, mayor says: ‘Extremely painful decision’ — New York Post
- ▪ Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says — r/news
- ▪ Minneapolis police chief resigns after allegedly interfering with probe into his conduct — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with investigation, mayor says — Fox News
- ▪ Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says — ABC News — US
- ▪ Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after internal probe — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Resigns After Investigation — NYT > Top Stories
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Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara resigns following internal investigation into his conductSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMinneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara, who drew national attention for taking the reins of a department reeling after the murder of Mr George Floyd, resigned on May 26.PHOTO: DAVID GUTTENFELDER/NYTIMESErnesto Londono and Mitch SmithPublished May 27, 2026, 10:30 AMUpdated May 27, 2026, 10:30 AMMINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis police chief, Mr Brian O’Hara, who drew national attention for taking the reins of a department reeling after the murder of Mr George Floyd, resigned on May 26 after an internal investigation into his conduct, the city announced.Records obtained by The New York Times showed that Mr O’Hara had received a written reprimand…
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