Crime, Law and Justice

January 25, 2017 7:38 PM

Trump and his organization lawyer up for the ethics war ahead

Eric Trump called it an "exciting new chapter at the Trump Organization." But to progressive group Public Citizen, "It wouldn't matter if the Trump Organization hired Archbishop Desmond Tutu."

by Peter Overby

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January 25, 2017 7:16 PM

Prosecutors: Texts show Scarsella was biased against blacks

Prosecutors used text messages in a Minneapolis courtroom Wednesday to portray Allen Scarsella as a someone who hated black people and loved firearms. He's accused of shooting five people who were protesting the police killing of Jamar Clark in 2015.

by Brandt Williams

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January 25, 2017 12:25 PM

Trump threatens to 'send in the feds' over Chicago crime

The Department of Justice is already working with the Chicago Police Department, and local authorities are cooperating with the DEA, ATF and FBI to investigate and combat violent crime in the city.

by Rebecca Hersher

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January 25, 2017 8:34 AM

Pregnant woman killed in Eagan

Police in a Twin Cities suburb are investigating the deaths of a woman and her unborn child. A 23-year-old man has been arrested.

by Associated Press

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January 25, 2017 8:00 AM

Pakistan's blasphemy law exalts killer, threatens bloggers

Five liberal-leaning bloggers who disappeared earlier this month, and the Pakistanis who are protesting their disappearance, have become the latest target of radical clerics and their followers.

by Associated Press

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January 25, 2017 6:42 AM

Feds find $20 million hidden under a mattress in Massachusetts

The box spring full of cash was discovered during an investigation linked to a massive pyramid scheme. U.S. agents arrested a Brazilian man on a charge of conspiring to commit money laundering.

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January 25, 2017 5:53 AM

Trump warns he's ready to 'send in the Feds' to Chicago

Trump isn't offering specifics about how the federal government could help. The White House website says, "Our country needs more law enforcement, more community engagement and more effective policing."

by Associated Press

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January 24, 2017 4:54 PM

'If you're black, you're bad:' Old classmate describes protest shooter's attitudes

Brett Levin, a Burnsville cop, testified in the Allen Scarsella trial Tuesday and said he contacted him the night of the shooting.

by Brandt Williams

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January 24, 2017 3:10 PM

Charges: Minneapolis cop recklessly shot into car after fender bender

Officer Efrem Hamilton allegedly fired into a car filled with six people following a minor traffic incident while responding to reports of a fight with shots fired, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said.

by Matt Sepic

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January 24, 2017 2:08 PM

Comerica Bank appointed to run Prince's estate

The Minnesota judge overseeing Prince's estate has ruled that Comerica Bank and Trust will take over running the estate, according to a court order made public Tuesday.

by Associated Press

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