Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell has announced her resignation after being convicted of felony burglary and possession of burglary tools for breaking into her estranged stepmother's home.
The conviction and subsequent resignation come after a high-profile trial, during which Mitchell admitted to lying to police and was found guilty on two counts. Her departure puts the Democrats' narrow majority in the Minnesota Senate at risk, as a special election will now determine which party controls the chamber. The case has sparked intense political debate and criticism over the timing of her resignation.
Mitchell's sentencing is scheduled for September 10.
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