Crime, Law and Justice

December 26, 2016 7:26 AM

U.S. elections still vulnerable to rigging, disruption

Pennsylvania is one of 11 states where the majority of voters use antiquated machines that store votes electronically, without printed ballots or other paper-based backups that could be used to double-check the balloting.

by Associated Press

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December 23, 2016 3:46 PM

Two found dead after apparent murder-suicide in Faribault

Faribault police say it appears former police captain Richard Larson shot and killed his ex-wife, Barbara Larson, and then killed himself. She had taken a restraining order out against him earlier this week.

by Cody Nelson and Peter Cox

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December 23, 2016 12:45 PM

Home of Jacob Wetterling's killer comes crashing down

Real estate developer Tim Thone bought the former home of Danny Heinrich specifically to destroy it. Jacob's mother, Patty Wetterling, was in the crowd Friday to watch a crew use heavy machinery to tear the house down.

by Associated Press

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December 23, 2016 11:45 AM

Suspect who shot 3-year-old in road-rage killing said car was too close

The arrest comes nearly one week after the boy, Acen King, was shot while on a shopping trip with his grandmother.

by Associated Press

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December 23, 2016 7:47 AM

In New York, activists prepare bystanders to take action against harassment

Not sure how to respond if you see a bias-based attack or hate crime in public? Some activists are training people on how best to intervene and not just walk away.

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December 23, 2016 7:33 AM

St. Anthony cop's attorneys request new judge in Castile case

Lawyers for Officer Jeronimo Yanez filed a notice Thursday to remove Ramsey County District Court Judge Edward Wilson. In Minnesota, attorneys can strike one judge from a case without giving a reason.

by Jon Collins

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December 23, 2016 6:19 AM

Plane hijacking in Malta ends peacefully; 2 men surrender

The hijacked Airbus A320 flight, operated by Afriqiyah Airways, was traveling from the Libyan oasis city of Sabha to Tripoli when it was diverted to Malta midmorning on Friday.

by The Associated Press

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December 23, 2016 5:42 AM

Berlin truck attack suspect killed in Milan police shootout

Italian police say during a normal ID check in a Milan suburb, a suspect pulled a handgun and fired at officers. Police returned fire and killed him.

by Associated Press

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December 22, 2016 3:31 PM

Proposed change in drug-sentence formula draws fire

A Minnesota law that took effect in August instituted milder penalties for some drug crimes.

by Jon Collins

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December 22, 2016 1:02 PM

St. Paul suspect in girl's abduction, sex assault committed

A St. Paul man accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl will be indefinitely committed to Minnesota's sex offender treatment program.

by Associated Press

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