Feral teen freed by America's 'wokest prosecutor' commits another 'horrific act' after killing girl in crash
An allegedly violent teen who was not charged by America's most lenient prosecutor after police say he killed a girl in a car crash allegedly went on to commit yet another heinous act days later.
Conner Michael Iversen, 18, of St. Paul, Minnesota, is accused of causing a fatal two-vehicle crash last week but inexplicably no charges have been filed yet by Hennepin County District Attorney Mary Moriarty.
Just two days later, he was charged for a violent stabbing, marking his third alleged offense in under three months.
Moriarty, a career public defender before becoming district attorney, has faced mounting criticism for her soft-on-crime approach, often prioritizing leniency over public safety.
In a tone-deaf move, she even boldly shared a Facebook post on Monday about how prison reform equates to 'public safety'.
Her not charging Iversen despite his seemingly reckless disregard for the law has sparked further outrage.
Iversen's alleged criminal history is lengthy. On December 16, 2024, authorities said he led police on a high-speed chase, reaching speeds of more than 100 mph while recklessly weaving through traffic.
Witnesses reported that the driver was recklessly disregarding traffic laws, illegally passing in a no-passing zone, speeding, using the shoulder to overtake vehicles, and swerving erratically across the road.
An allegedly violent teen was not charged by America's most lenient prosecutor Mary Moriarty, only to allegedly commit yet another crime just days after cops say he killed a young girl in a car crash
Connor Michael Iverson he was charged for a violent stabbing, marking his third serious offense in under three months
He was eventually stopped with police spike strips and arrested, but was still allowed to walk free.
On February 26, at approximately 8 a.m., he allegedly ran a stop sign at the intersection of County Roads 6 and 110 in Independence, T-boning an SUV carrying the Loycano family.
Lilyana Loycano, 11, was critically injured and died two days later. Still, he was able to walk free.
Just 48 hours after Lilyana's death, Iversen allegedly stabbed a man at Theodore Wirth Parkway and Olson Highway in Golden Valley on February 28.
The victim, who had attempted to help Iversen by offering him a ride, suffered stab wounds to the leg and facial injuries after being struck with a large stick, according to a criminal complaint.
Police later tracked Iversen to a nearby maintenance building, where he had allegedly broken in and was found covered in blood and scratches.
Before authorities located Iversen, investigators suspect he may have broken into a home in the Hidden Lakes neighborhood, stolen an e-bike, and attempted to enter several other residences.
'Golden Valley is currently investigating multiple burglaries [Friday morning] possibly connected to Iversen,' the complaint noted.
Lilyana Loycano, 11, was critically injured and died two days after the accident
Kailey Caspersen died in May 2021, aged 25, after taking pain killers sold to her by Jesse Lietzau
Stephen Markey, a 39-year-old paralegal, was shot and killed in broad daylight by two teenagers trying to rob him and steal his car
'This was surprising because Golden Valley is a real quiet community — you don't see these things happen often and when they do it kind of alarms people,' said Golden Valley Police Chief Virgil Green.
Despite his alleged pattern of violence, it took multiple offenses before he was finally jailed — only after public outrage.
Since taking office, Moriarty has repeatedly faced backlash for decisions that prioritize leniency over justice.
In her first week in office, she dismissed charges against a 35-year-old man accused of raping a 14-year-old girl due to a legal technicality, preventing him from ever being retried.
She also pushed for probation instead of prison for Jesse Lietzau, whose fentanyl-laced pills killed 25-year-old Kailey Caspersen, leaving her grieving mother demanding justice.
In the case of Stephen Markey, a man gunned down during a carjacking, Moriarty offered one of the teenage killers just five years of probation, meaning he may never serve a single day in prison.
Despite repeated pleas from victims' families and public officials — including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison — Moriarty has refused to change course.
Even when Governor Tim Walz intervened to remove her from a case involving a brutal home invasion murder, she remained defiant. 'I stand by my decisions,' Moriarty told the press, dismissing public concerns as mere 'pushback.'
Only after multiple crimes, including the fatal crash and brutal stabbing, has Iversen finally been held on $50,000 bail.
