Crime, Law and Justice

June 27, 2017 2:30 PM

3 Chicago police officers indicted in Laquan McDonald case

The cops were indicted on felony charges alleging they conspired to cover up the fatal shooting of black teen Laquan McDonald by a white officer.

by Associated Press

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June 27, 2017 11:05 AM

Lockdown lifted at military post; no injuries reported

Authorities locked down an Alabama military post on Tuesday amid reports of possible active shooter, and workers were advised to "run hide fight."

by The Associated Press

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June 27, 2017 10:27 AM

What's happening with President Trump's travel ban?

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear arguments later this year on whether President Trump's travel ban should stand. They also have allowed parts of the ban to take effect. What is the current status of the ban?

by MPR News Staff

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June 27, 2017 8:57 AM

52-year sentence in homicide, kidnapping and sexual assault

Thirty-three-year-old Jacob Kinn earlier pleaded guilty to second-degree unintentional murder, kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

by The Associated Press

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June 27, 2017 8:18 AM

Gunfire at traffic stop in Clay County investigated

Authorities are investigating gunfire that narrowly missed a police officer during a traffic stop in a western Minnesota community.

by The Associated Press

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June 27, 2017 6:10 AM

Vigil held in St. Cloud for slain Virginia teen

About two dozen people gathered on the steps of the Stearns County courthouse in St. Cloud Monday to remember Nabra Hassanen, a 17-year-old Muslim teenager slain in Virginia.

by Kirsti Marohn

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June 26, 2017 6:48 PM

74 Seconds podcast: An inventory of Philando Castile's car

The car Castile was driving became a central piece of evidence in the case. It was towed away by authorities, photographed for the investigation.The things in his car, when you look through them, are all about another: Another dinner. Another day at work. Another flat tire. Another winter.

by MPR News Staff

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June 26, 2017 12:37 PM

Judge OKs fill-in funds for Legislature as legal fight goes on

A Ramsey County judge consented late Monday to temporary funding to pay to run the Legislature while a dispute over a line-item veto plays out.

by Brian Bakst

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June 26, 2017 12:23 PM

Minnesota police settlements, by the numbers

Some metro-area cities have spent millions to settle police officer conduct cases. The Ruszczyk case is the city's top payout at $20 million.

by Brandt Williams

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June 26, 2017 10:37 AM

'Pharma Bro' defies advice to keep quiet before fraud trial

Since his high-profile arrest in late 2015 when he was led into court in a gray hoodie, Martin Shkreli has been free on bail and free to speak his mind.

by The Associated Press

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