Minneapolis police chief resigns after scandal over sexual misconduct investigation
Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara resigned following a report that indicated he likely interfered with a sexual misconduct investigation. Mayor Jacob Frey stated that O'Hara's actions represented a breach of trust, which made it difficult for him to continue in his role. O'Hara's resignation comes after a period of efforts to reform the police department in the wake of George Floyd's murder.
- ▪Brian O'Hara resigned after a report found he likely interfered with a sexual misconduct investigation.
- ▪Mayor Jacob Frey issued a reprimand and stated he lost confidence in O'Hara's leadership.
- ▪Assistant police chief Katie Blackwell will serve as acting chief until a permanent replacement is found.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: right. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Minneapolis police chief RESIGNS after interfering with probe into misconduct allegations, mayor claims — The Blaze
- ▪ Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns After Allegedly Interfering In Sexual Misconduct Probe Against Him — Dailycaller
- ▪ Minneapolis police chief resigns amid concerns he tampered with sexual misconduct probe — Washington Examiner
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Brian O'Hara speaks during a news conference on 10 January 2026 in Minneapolis. Photograph: Jen Golbeck/APView image in fullscreenBrian O'Hara speaks during a news conference on 10 January 2026 in Minneapolis. Photograph: Jen Golbeck/APMinneapolisMinneapolis police chief resigns after scandal over sexual misconduct investigationA report found that Brian O’Hara probably interfered with investigation in what mayor called a ‘breach of trust’Richard LuscombeWed 27 May 2026 10.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Minneapolis police chief, Brian O’Hara, resigned on Tuesday after a report found that he probably interfered with an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.O’Hara stepped down after a meeting with the Minnesota city’s mayor, Jacob Frey, who earlier this month nominated…
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