Crime, Law and Justice

July 22, 2017 1:49 PM

Witness comes forward in shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk

A witness who was bicycling near the scene when a Minneapolis police officer shot Justine Ruszczyk has talked with state investigators.

by MPR News Staff

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July 22, 2017 1:01 PM

Arizona tells armed drivers how to avoid deadly police stops

Arizona, which allows residents to carry weapons without permits, recently changed its rule book for the road in a bid to avoid confrontations such as the one that killed Philando Castile.

by Associated Press

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July 21, 2017 11:00 PM

'Horrific,' 'surreal' crash kills one, injures others

Authorities called the crash "horrific" and "surreal" on Friday night after a speeding car in St. Paul punched through a bus, throwing one of the passengers into the street and killing him instantly.

by Tim Nelson

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July 21, 2017 7:30 PM

Listen: Mpls. mayor Betsy Hodges addresses resignation of Chief Harteau

Listen as Minneapolis mayor Betsy Hodges talks about the decision to ask police chief Janee Harteau to resign.

by MPR News Staff

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July 21, 2017 5:20 PM

Mpls. police chief resigns, protesters call for mayor to also step down

Mayor Betsy Hodges asked Harteau to resign, saying "I've lost confidence in the Chief's ability to lead us further."

by Brandt Williams

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July 21, 2017 3:26 PM

After long legal battle, landlords' suits against St. Paul dismissed

The landlords had sued the city alleging discrimination under the federal fair housing act.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 21, 2017 3:00 PM

Damond police shooting isn't only death of 911 caller

Officers around the nation have mistakenly slain or wounded people in other cases, including a pregnant Seattle mother shot to death earlier this year after reporting a break-in and a Georgia man who in 2014 reported that his girlfriend had been stabbed and was fatally shot by the responding officer.

by Associated Press

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July 21, 2017 9:45 AM

Body cam video shows new angle on Minneapolis cop shooting dogs

In the footage officer Michael Mays is heard saying, "I dispatched both of them." He also apologizes to homeowner Jennifer LeMay's daughter.

by The Associated Press

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July 21, 2017 9:06 AM

3 Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli troops

Palestinian stone-throwers clashed with Israeli security forces near the Old City and in several hotspots across the West Bank. Israeli troops fired tear gas and rubber bullets, the army said.

by Associated Press

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July 21, 2017 7:28 AM

Riding with ICE: 'We're trying to do the right thing'

Under President Trump, arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement have skyrocketed. Their actions have stoked outrage but agents say they're misunderstood and they're just enforcing the law.

by John Burnett

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