Crime, Law and Justice

June 21, 2017 11:01 AM

Michigan airport evacuated; officer seen bleeding from neck

Officials on Wednesday evacuated an airport in Flint, Michigan, where a witness said he saw an officer bleeding from his neck and a knife nearby on the ground.

by The Associated Press

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June 21, 2017 10:39 AM

Boy with special needs rescued from marsh in Eden Prairie

Police say the search for the boy Tuesday was difficult because of the tall reeds, cattails and water and muck. A State Patrol helicopter was launched and the child was spotted from the air.

by The Associated Press

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June 21, 2017 9:40 AM

FBI: Gunman acted alone in shooting of congressman

The FBI says a gunman acted alone when he shot and wounded a top House Republican and four other people on a northern Virginia baseball field.

by The Associated Press

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June 21, 2017 8:13 AM

'They use my skyway as a toilet': St. Paul mulls changes amid complaints

One building owner wants a waiver to close the skyway in one of her buildings at 8 p.m instead of 2 a.m. "It's a disaster. (People) use my skyway as a toilet, a place to do drugs, have sex, cook, sleep, eat ... just vandalize," Jaunae Brooks says.

by Max Nesterak

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June 21, 2017 6:06 AM

Michael Brown's parents settle wrongful death lawsuit with Ferguson, Mo.

Brown's parents sued after their son, who was black, was shot and killed by a white police officer in August 2014. The shooting sparked nationwide protests.

by Kathy Goldgeier

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June 21, 2017 12:00 AM

Counter Stories: Reflecting on the Yanez verdict and dashcam video

Counter Stories is our regular conversation here on MPR News by people of color, for people of color and everyone else. We discuss race, identity and social justice in the context of current events.

by Julie Siple, Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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June 20, 2017 11:35 PM

74 Seconds podcast: The dashcam video

Four days after the verdict, investigators released the video: It's the first time those 74 seconds have been shown outside the courtroom.

by MPR News Staff

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June 20, 2017 4:58 PM

Evidence challenged in Dru Sjodin killer's death penalty appeal

Attorneys hoping to overturn the death sentence of a Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. are challenging forensic evidence at a hearing in Fargo this week.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 20, 2017 2:24 PM

Jury convicts Minnesota man in $2M Bakken RV park fraud

Ronald David Johnson was accused of fraudulently soliciting $2.1 million from four investors - using the money to fund his cattle farm, take vacations and buy vintage Chevrolets.

by The Associated Press

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June 20, 2017 12:52 PM

Is there still support for criminal justice reform?

Will the bipartisan movement toward criminal justice reform continue under new leadership?

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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