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Hennepin County’s former chief public defender loses law license
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Benson's legal troubles began while he was in office, which he started in January 2021.
A former top official in Hennepin County has lost his law license. Kassius Benson, who previously served as the county's public defender, was disbarred by the Minnesota Supreme Court. This action follows his conviction on tax fraud charges.
Benson's legal troubles began while he was in office, which he started in January 2021. His own law firm was under investigation in 2022. He was later ordered to repay a significant amount of money due to tax fraud.
Further details on Benson's case are available from the source. The Minnesota Supreme Court's decision to disbar him is the latest development in a series of legal issues he has faced.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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