In a surprising turn of events in Minnesota, the local media has taken a critical stance towards left-wing county prosecutor Mary Moriarty for her controversial decision not to charge a six-time Tesla vandal for his politically motivated crimes. The New York Post’s coverage seems to have inspired or shamed the local media into action.
Mary Moriarty, who was elected as Minneapolis’ County Attorney in the aftermath of the George Floyd riots, is known for her progressive approach to prosecution, similar to prosecutors like Alvin Bragg in Manhattan and Chesa Boudin in San Francisco.
The case in question involves state government employee Dylan Adams, 33, who was caught on video vandalizing six Teslas in late March as part of a nationwide trend of hate-fueled attacks against Elon Musk’s company. The damages caused by Adams amounted to $21,000, with one car alone suffering over $10,000 in damages.
Despite the clear evidence of multiple felonies committed by Adams, Moriarty chose to offer him “diversion” instead of pursuing criminal charges. She defended her decision by claiming that diversion programs reduce recidivism and improve public safety by allowing individuals to keep their jobs and pay restitution.
However, it was revealed that Moriarty’s own office’s diversion guidelines limit it to property crimes below $5,000, making her decision to offer diversion to Adams highly questionable. Furthermore, on the same day as the Adams case, Moriarty charged a 19-year-old woman with a first-degree felony for keying a car and causing $7,000 in damages, despite the woman having no prior criminal record.
The local media, including the leftist Minneapolis Star Tribune, has criticized Moriarty for her perceived hypocrisy and leniency towards certain individuals. The lead prosecutor of neighboring Anoka County publicly stated that he would have brought criminal charges against Adams to prevent any misunderstandings about the consequences of such actions.
Moriarty’s decision has sparked outrage within the Minneapolis police department, which investigated and arrested Adams for his crimes. Police Chief Brian O’Hara expressed frustration with Moriarty’s charging decision and emphasized that any backlash should be directed towards her office.
As Moriarty faces backlash from both the media and law enforcement, questions arise about her political affiliations and motivations. Despite holding a nonpartisan position in Minnesota, she is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and has received endorsements from prominent Democrats like Rep. Ilhan Omar and Attorney General Keith Ellison.
In the midst of this controversy, Moriarty’s actions have raised concerns about the impartiality and fairness of her prosecutorial decisions. Her upcoming re-election in 2026 will likely be influenced by the fallout from this case and the public’s perception of her handling of it.
In conclusion, the case of Dylan Adams and Mary Moriarty highlights the complexities of prosecutorial decision-making and the potential consequences of political influence on the criminal justice system. The Minneapolis community is left grappling with the fallout of Moriarty’s controversial decision and its implications for public safety and accountability.
