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Crime, Law and Justice

Yanez trial, day 10: ‘He’s not lying,’ Yanez attorney tells court; case goes to jury

Yanez trial, day 10: ‘He’s not lying,’ Yanez attorney tells court; case goes to jury

"You can't sit in these chairs and 20-20 vision officer Yanez," defense attorney Earl Gray told jurors. "He said he thought he was going to die. Why else would he do this?" Jurors began deliberating Monday. They'll resume Tuesday morning.

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Day 10 of Yanez trial: 'He's not lying,' Yanez attorney tells court; case goes to jury

Day 10 of Yanez trial: 'He's not lying,' Yanez attorney tells court; case goes to jury

"You can't sit in these chairs and 20-20 vision officer Yanez," defense attorney Earl Gray told jurors. "He said he thought he was going to die. Why else would he do this?" Jurors began deliberating Monday. They'll resume Tuesday morning.

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Jamar Clark's family sues Minneapolis officers in his fatal shooting

Jamar Clark's family sues Minneapolis officers in his fatal shooting

The 24-year-old was shot while he was on the ground, struggling with police in north Minneapolis on Nov. 15, 2015. Both county and federal officials determined the officers did not act unlawfully or unreasonably
by Peter Cox

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Day 9 of Yanez trial: 'I thought I was going to die'

Day 9 of Yanez trial: 'I thought I was going to die'

St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez, on trial for killing Philando Castile during a July traffic stop, took the stand Friday, telling jurors he was forced to shoot Castile because he was not complying with the officer's commands.

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News Quiz: Courts, crime and climate change

News Quiz: Courts, crime and climate change

Before you prepare to enjoy, or avoid, the high temps expected over the weekend, catch up on the top stories around the state. Then make sure they stuck by testing your knowledge with our news quiz.
by Sara Porter

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