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Bodycam footage raises doubts about state rep's racism claim for traffic stop: 'Driving while Black'

Summary by Ground News
Minnesota police released bodycam footage taken during a traffic stop with state Rep. John Thompson that raises questions over his claim that he was pulled over for "driving while Black" The officer asks Thompson for proof of insurance in the video, which the politician says is on his phone. Thompson has reportedly never held a Minnesota license, according to documents reviewed by local outlets, and the officer cited him for driving with a suspended Wisconsin license.

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