Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's decision to not charge Bryan Adams, a state employee who vandalized multiple Teslas, sparked controversy. Adam's actions caused over $20,000 in damages, yet he was entered into an adult diversion program. This decision drew criticism, especially as Moriarty opted to press charges against a younger vandal for a singular offense. Moriarty defended her choice, emphasizing her office's goal of making decisions free from political influence and prioritizing restitution for the victims. She faced questions about the political implications of her choices, especially given her association with Gov. Walz's criticism of Musk.
Moriarty stated, "We try to make decisions without really looking at the political consequences. Can we always predict how a story will be portrayed in the media or what people will say? No."
Moriarty defended her choice, saying, "(We're) requiring him to go through a diversion program and to pay restitution to all six victims."
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