The Ellisons tried to block its release, citing privacy concerns.
The file pertaining to the 2012 divorce of Keith and Kim Ellison was released on Wednesday.
A judge ordered the file be unsealed after the Star Tribune and Alpha News MN made motions for its release, arguing it serves in the public interest ahead of Ellison’s candidacy in November’s Attorney General election.
That’s because Ellison has been accused of domestic abuse by ex-girlfriend Karen Monahan, which he denies.
View the complete October 17 article by Adam Uren on the Bring Me the News website here.