Crime, Law and Justice

May 2, 2017 4:00 AM

'I make the decisions,' said '80s Mpls. police chief

One of the more colorful and controversial public figures we have covered over the last 50 years is former Minneapolis police chief Tony Bouza, who led the department from 1980 to 1989.

by MPR News Staff

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May 2, 2017 12:00 AM

Mental health and the criminal justice system: Can Minnesota do better?

Sue Abderholden of the National Alliance on Mental Illness/Minnesota, Corrections Commissioner Tom Roy, and Dr. Eduardo Colon of HCMC suggest various ways Minnesota can do better, through early diagnosis and effective treatment, better crisis intervention, reducing stigma, and providing transitional help.

by MPR News Staff

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May 1, 2017 7:40 PM

Teen shot dead by police as his car was driving away, chief says

Jordan Edwards, 15, was killed in a Dallas suburb Saturday. Now, the local police chief says body-cam footage contradicts his earlier statement that the car was driving "in an aggressive manner."

by Colin Dwyer

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May 1, 2017 4:43 PM

Lobbyist on Dai Thao's alleged bribery: 'It's just shocking to me'

The lobbyist at the heart of a government corruption investigation in St. Paul is speaking publicly for the first time.

by Tim Nelson

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May 1, 2017 4:33 PM

Charges: Hopkins school aide inappropriately touched female students

A letter from the young students said David Joseph Madrigal, 54, was touching them "in a manner that made them feel scared", according to the criminal complaint.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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May 1, 2017 3:42 PM

Fyre Festival hit with $100 million suit; Organizer says 'we were a little naive'

Admitting they were "unable to realize our dream on the first try," festival organizers are giving attendees the option to forgo a refund and instead receive VIP passes to Fyre Fest 2018.

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May 1, 2017 2:47 PM

Attacker kills 1, wounds 3 in stabbings at Texas university

There was no immediate word about a motive.

by Associated Press

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May 1, 2017 10:36 AM

Police: Race not factor in San Diego pool party shooting

A gunman despondent over a recent breakup opened fire at a poolside birthday party and phoned his ex-girlfriend as he kept shooting strangers, killing one woman and injuring six other partygoers before he was killed by officers, police said Monday.

by Associated Press

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May 1, 2017 2:36 AM

1 killed, 3 hurt in 4-vehicle crash

Police say they're investigating a fatal four-vehicle pile-up in Minneapolis caused by two drivers who ran a red light.

by The Associated Press

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April 30, 2017 7:44 AM

Some want charges for parents in female genital mutilation cases

Lawmakers in Minnesota and Texas are pushing to crack down on parents involved with genital cutting after an indictment against a Detroit-area doctor accused of performing the procedure on two young Minnesota girls.

by Associated Press

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