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Trump Administration Charges 30 More in Minnesota Church Protest Case, Brings Total to 39
The US administration has charged 30 more people for protesting at a Minnesota church, increasing the total number of individuals targeted to 39, in connection with an initial nine.
The Trump administration has charged 30 more individuals for participating in a 2017 church protest in Minnesota, bringing the total number of people facing prosecution to 39, an increase from the initial nine charged. The demonstration took place at Northwoods Baptist Church in Pine County and featured far-right extremist groups. Authorities have been investigating the incident, which was seen as a precursor to the January 6th US Capitol riot. Multiple people have been arrested or charged with crimes related to their involvement in the protest.
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