Butterfly Knife Twist in Chase Case

Benjamin Miertl, facing charges after a high-stakes chase triggered by a jaywalking stop, missed his court date due to medical issues—but his case just got even more complicated. The officer claimed he pulled out a butterfly knife, leading to gunfire and hospitalization. But court docs reveal it was a dull training knife—shifting the narrative. Despite his health struggles, the case is now moving forward in district court. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f39133eb302648d8