Crime, Law and Justice

August 30, 2023 1:37 PM

Do school resource officers make schools safer? Experts say they're not sure

There’s not a lot of research on how effectively armed officers in schools curtail violence. Still, the experts have some suggestions.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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August 30, 2023 11:00 AM

University of Minnesota sued over massive data breach

A former student and a former employee are seeking damages from the University of Minnesota after claims that a hacker allegedly stole personal data. The lawsuit filed in federal court seeks class action status.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 30, 2023 4:00 AM

Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentencing delayed in Jan. 6 case

The sentencing hearing for Enrique Tarrio, the former national chairman of the Proud Boys convicted for seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, has been rescheduled. His hearing was originally set to begin at 9 a.m. CT, but was rescheduled for Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. CT.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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August 29, 2023 2:03 PM

For the third time this month, a Minnesota child finds a loaded gun and pulls trigger

On Monday night, a 7-year-old boy found a handgun inside a Brooklyn Park, Minn., home. The boy pointed the gun at his 9-year-old brother and fired, injuring him in the face.

by Todd Melby

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August 29, 2023 11:33 AM

Can restorative justice be an alternative approach to teen crime?

Is there a better way to treat young people who commit crimes? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how restorative justice works and why it’s expanding in Minnesota.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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August 29, 2023 8:24 AM

3M announces $6B deal to settle claims over earplugs

3M on Tuesday announced it has reached a $6 billion settlement over thousands of claims related to its Combat Arms earplugs, sold to the U.S. military for hearing protection.

by Tim Nelson

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August 29, 2023 4:01 AM

It's time to rethink Rudy Giuliani and his claim to discover RICO

Giuliani has long claimed that he dreamed up the idea of using the federal RICO law to target mafia families when he was a federal prosecutor.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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August 28, 2023 7:14 PM

Relative charged in stabbing of Bloomington couple

Hennepin County prosecutors on Monday filed charges of murder and attempted murder against the man suspected of stabbing a Bloomington couple early Thursday.

by Matt Sepic

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August 28, 2023 11:57 AM

Judge sets March 4, 2024 as Trump trial date in election interference case

The judge overseeing a criminal case against former President Donald Trump for interfering with the 2020 presidential election has set a trial date of March 4, 2024.

by Carrie Johnson

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August 27, 2023 7:40 PM

Driver killed in collision with school bus in southern Minnesota

One man from Brandon, S.D., was killed after his 2006 Ford Mustang collided with the school bus, which was carrying a group of Waseca volleyball players home from an away game.

by Nicole Ki

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