The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that a woman being topless or otherwise exposing her bare breasts doesn't inherently qualify as "lewd" under the current Minnesota statute. The ruling, which was released late last week, effectively overturned a Court of Appeals decision against the defendant, who was arrested and cited with a misdemeanor in 2021 after she was observed in Rochester "walking around a gas station parking lot with her breasts exposed.
Main Idea: The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a woman’s bare breasts in public do not automatically count as “lewd” under state law.
Key Points:
The ruling may create more disputes over public decency laws, leaving police, courts, and residents unsure where the line is.
The Minnesota Supreme Court decision may reduce bias against women and force clearer rules for voters and lawmakers.
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