Crime, Law and Justice

June 12, 2017 12:02 PM

Montana's Gianforte avoids jail time for reporter assault

Montana's next congressman, Greg Gianforte, has been given a 180-day deferred jail sentence after the Republican technology entrepreneur pleaded guilty to assaulting a reporter on the eve of his election last month.

by The Associated Press

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June 12, 2017 11:44 AM

Jamar Clark protest shooter's friend pleads guilty

Nathan Wayne Gustavsson, 23, admitted that he knew that on the night of the shooting that his friend Scarsella was carrying a firearm. And he also admitted that he knew someone could get hurt that night.

by Brandt Williams

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June 12, 2017 11:24 AM

Another U.S. appeals court keeps Trump's travel ban blocked

The 9th Circuit largely upheld an injunction that blocks key portions of the president's travel ban from going into effect. The decision comes weeks after a similar opinion from the 4th Circuit.

by The Associated Press

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June 12, 2017 11:00 AM

Distracted driving causes 70 deaths in MN each year

About one fourth of accidents are caused by distracted driving, according to the Office of Traffic Safety.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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June 12, 2017 7:46 AM

Man found fatally shot in crashed van in Minneapolis

Investigators say a man found dead in a stolen van may have been shot elsewhere before crashing in Minneapolis.

by The Associated Press

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June 12, 2017 6:30 AM

Nightclub owner reflects on massacre: 'We are one Pulse'

Church bells throughout Orlando will ring 49 times at noon Monday, a year after the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

by The Associated Press

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June 12, 2017 12:50 AM

Yanez trial, day 10: ‘He’s not lying,’ Yanez attorney tells court; case goes to jury

"You can't sit in these chairs and 20-20 vision officer Yanez," defense attorney Earl Gray told jurors. "He said he thought he was going to die. Why else would he do this?" Jurors began deliberating Monday. They'll resume Tuesday morning.

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June 12, 2017 12:34 AM

Day 10 of Yanez trial: 'He's not lying,' Yanez attorney tells court; case goes to jury

"You can't sit in these chairs and 20-20 vision officer Yanez," defense attorney Earl Gray told jurors. "He said he thought he was going to die. Why else would he do this?" Jurors began deliberating Monday. They'll resume Tuesday morning.