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Nov 20, 2004 4:33 pm US/Central Minneapolis (AP) A Hennepin County prosecutor was among five people arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession, authorities said on Saturday. The arrested prosecutor, Julius Nolen, handles mostly child abuse and sex abuse cases. His wife, Laura Nolen, is an attorney in the Minneapolis City Attorney's office. The couple was arrested at a house in south Minneapolis on Friday night, according to Chief Deputy Hennepin County Attorney Pete Cahill. Cahill said four people were arrested at the home, and one in a traffic stop after leaving. "We have suspended him and relieved him of his duties while criminal proceedings go forward, if they do," Cahill said. "If these allegations are true, we consider this a tremendous breach of public trust." Laura Nolen has worked as an assistant city attorney for more than 10 years. She works as a community attorney in the second police precinct, and serves as a liaison between the community and city attorney's office, said deputy city attorney Dana Banwer. Banwer said no action had been taken regarding the Laura Nolen's employment status. The arrests were made by the Scott County Sheriff's Department. The couple was jailed in Scott County on Saturday night. They have not been charged. Barb Lickness Whittier ===== "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
