Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Trooper Londregan

A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit against Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan, who fatally shot Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop in July 2023. U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel ruled that Londregan's actions did not violate any established rights, citing that it was reasonable for him to use deadly force as Cobb's vehicle began moving with another trooper partly inside. The family of Cobb, who was wanted for violating a domestic no-contact order, alleged excessive force and unreasonable search and seizure, but the judge found Londregan's decision to fire his weapon justified under the circumstances. The case gained attention in the wake of heightened scrutiny on police conduct following the George Floyd incident. Londregan was initially charged with murder, but those charges were dropped earlier this year. The Cobb family is considering an appeal against the dismissal of their lawsuit.