Crime, Law and Justice

September 21, 2016 4:55 PM

Black men may have cause to run from police, Massachusetts high court says

A black man who flees police might be trying "to avoid the recurring indignity of being racially profiled" rather than attempting to hide criminal activity, the court says.

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September 21, 2016 4:52 PM

Charges: Former Starkey execs and associates stole more than $20M from company

Five people, including three former Starkey executives, controlled "sham companies and dummy entities" that they used to siphon money from Starkey, the Minnesota U.S. Attorney said in a statement.

by MPR News Staff

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September 21, 2016 3:12 PM

St. Paul man charged with ramming vehicle into gate of governor's residence

Troopers say when they checked the man for weapons, he began to weep uncontrollably and stripped to his underwear.

by Matt Sepic

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September 21, 2016 10:59 AM

About 300 people rally for jailed Dakota Access pipeline protester

About 300 people have rallied outside a jail in Mandan to show support for a Dakota Access pipeline protester from South Dakota who remains in custody.

by Associated Press

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September 21, 2016 8:48 AM

After fatal police shooting, protest erupts in Charlotte, NC

Police say that Keith Lamont Scott was carrying a gun when an officer fatally shot him; his family says he was unarmed. Overnight protests shut down I-85, but the interstate has since been reopened.

by The Associated Press

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September 21, 2016 8:00 AM

Pedestrian killed on Highway 7 in west metro

The fatal crash happened shortly after 6 a.m. Westbound Highway 7 was closed between County Road 101 and Vine Hill Road for a few hours after the crash.

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September 21, 2016 5:44 AM

Bombing suspect charged with using weapon of mass destruction

Ahmad Khan Rahami was charged Tuesday in bombings and attempted bombings in New York and New Jersey. The FBI first looked into Rahami two years ago but didn't find enough for a full investigation.

by Eyder Peralta

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September 20, 2016 10:34 PM

'This is what St. Cloud looks like': Students rally for unity after mall stabbing

As the investigation into the stabbing continued Tuesday, St. Cloud State University students held a rally on campus to promote solidarity and understanding.

by Peter Cox

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September 20, 2016 3:56 PM

FBI takes lead on St. Cloud mall stabbing investigation

The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is now leading the investigation into the mass stabbing Saturday at a St. Cloud mall.

by Matt Sepic

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September 20, 2016 3:13 PM

Key question in MN ISIS case sentencing: Who are these men?

Six Twin Cities men who pleaded guilty to trying to join the terror group ISIS were back in federal court Tuesday for two days of pre-sentencing hearings while a judge weighed whether they could be reformed.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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