# Minneapolis Man’s Charges Dropped

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Podcast: [Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minneapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564425)
Published: 2026-06-21T16:26:21+00:00
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A Minneapolis man, Paul Johnson, is facing dropped assault charges against federal officers after releasing video allegedly showing him being beaten during a January raid. Johnson claims he was tracking ICE vehicles, surrounded, pepper-sprayed, and attacked without a bat — contradicting agent affidavits. His legal team argues the government staged the encounter and held him shackled for days. The U.S. Attorney’s office now seeks to investigate his claims, citing new evidence, making Johnson one of six whose cases were dismissed — while prosecutors simultaneously indict 15 others for immigration conspiracy, hinting the current charges are far more serious. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7fe967c017110bae

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