Crime, Law and Justice

October 21, 2016 10:06 AM

Wis. peanut butter vandal mistakes gathering for Trump rally

The woman, who authorities say was drunk, smeared peanut butter on 30 vehicles. Disorderly conduct charges are pending.

by The Associated Press

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October 21, 2016 12:00 AM

Terry Olson, the man who would be free

Terry Olson was released from prison after 11 years for a crime he says he didn't commit. He and his attorney, David Schultz told his story.

by MPR News Staff

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October 20, 2016 6:04 PM

U.S. calls alleged theft by NSA contractor 'breathtaking' in longevity, scale

Federal prosecutors said in court documents that they plan to file Espionage Act charges against a former NSA contractor accused of stealing a huge trove of government secrets over 20 years.

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October 20, 2016 5:26 PM

Minnesota prosecutors start reviewing BB gun convictions

Some felons could be released after the state Supreme Court ruled this week that BB guns are not firearms.

by Brandt Williams

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October 20, 2016 10:47 AM

Milwaukee cop who fatally shot man charged with sex assault

A Milwaukee police officer who fatally shot a black man in August, sparking several nights of unrest on the city's north side, has been arrested on a sexual assault charge in an unrelated case, police said Thursday.

by Associated Press

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October 20, 2016 10:29 AM

Lawyers say Bemidji kidnapping suspect is 'largely unresponsive'

In a recent court filing, defense attorneys suggest Jacob Kinn, a Bemidji man accused of kidnapping and raping a 5-year-old girl, may be mentally or physically ill.

by Associated Press

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October 19, 2016 5:14 PM

California attorney general investigating Wells Fargo

California's attorney general is leading a criminal investigation into the sales practices scandal that has rocked San Francisco-based Wells Fargo bank.

by Associated Press

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October 19, 2016 2:18 PM

Charges dismissed against Lakeville man in death of missing woman

Authorities in Ramsey County have dismissed murder charges against a man suspected in the death of a missing Vadnais Heights woman.

by Tim Nelson

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October 19, 2016 2:16 PM

'It was time to make a hard stand'; closing arguments underway in Malheur trial

Seven defendants who occupied Oregon's Malheur National Wildlife Refuge stand accused of conspiracy, theft of government property and illegally carrying firearms. Among them are Ammon and Ryan Bundy.

by Rebecca Hersher

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October 19, 2016 11:26 AM

Ecuador acknowledges it restricted WikiLeaks founder's internet connection

Julian Assange, who lives at Ecuador's embassy in London, says his hosts acted under pressure from the U.S. His website has published stolen emails that have embarrassed Hillary Clinton's campaign.

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