Federal prosecutors open investigation into Walz, Frey over alleged impeding of law enforcement
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Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts, sources familiar with the probe confirm.
Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
Sources said the investigation is in early stages, and it is unclear if it will result in any criminal charges. She has covered major national crises, including the L.A. wildfires, Potomac and Hudson River aviation disasters, Boulder terror attack, and Texas Hill Country floods.
The Justice Department declined to comment.
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