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Crime, Law and Justice

Adnan Syed, 'Serial' subject, denied bail

Adnan Syed, 'Serial' subject, denied bail

Syed, whose conviction for a 1999 murder was the subject of the podcast, will remain in jail while he awaits a new trial.

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Advocacy groups push for better tracking of hate crimes

Advocacy groups push for better tracking of hate crimes

The FBI's latest report, released in November, says there were 5,850 hate crimes in 2015. But law enforcement officials, including U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, will tell you that number is not exact.

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Germany: Tunisian picked up in Berlin attack probe freed

Germany: Tunisian picked up in Berlin attack probe freed

A Tunisian man detained on suspicion of involvement in last week's Berlin truck attack was released Thursday after investigators determined that he wasn't in contact with the main suspect immediately before the rampage.
by Associated Press

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How the perceived 'war on cops' plays into politics and policing

How the perceived 'war on cops' plays into politics and policing

Many cops believe they're being targeted. But while more officers were killed in ambushes, statistically it is a small number. Still, as one former cop says, pulling up a spreadsheet doesn't help.
by Martin Kaste

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As we leave more digital tracks, Amazon Echo factors in murder investigation

As we leave more digital tracks, Amazon Echo factors in murder investigation

Arkansas police have served a warrant to Amazon looking for possible recordings from a murder scene. Privacy advocates have predicted a wave of cases involving smart home devices and gadgets.
by Alina Selyukh

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Brooklyn Center police investigate officer's threat to shoot

Brooklyn Center police investigate officer's threat to shoot

A video, shared on social media, shows the officer ordering a suspect to get out of a vehicle and lie on the ground. He's also heard saying he'd "put two" in the back of the suspect's head if the suspect moves again.
by Laura Yuen and Associated Press

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