Minneapolis police officer who 'separated' from department sues for defamation

A former Minneapolis police officer is suing the city and Chief Brian O'Hara for defamation and wrongful termination after his separation from the department in 2022 left his reputation "in tatters," according to court documents. Attorneys for Tyler Timberlake, who was hired away from a police department in Fairfax County, Va., say the public spectacle surrounding his firing has made it impossible for him to find work. They also say the city violated the Minnesota Whistleblower Act and the state's Government Data Practices Act for repeatedly and publicly saying he...