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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges. The indictment detailing the charges against Adams, a Democrat, was still sealed late Wednesday.
by The Associated Press

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The toll of gun violence on survivors

The toll of gun violence on survivors

In the news, we hear about people who are killed by gunfire, but what about the people who survive? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the toll of surviving and witnessing gun violence.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Charges: Man shot at state trooper after I-94 crash

Charges: Man shot at state trooper after I-94 crash

Police said a man opened fire on a state trooper along Interstate 94 after crashing his girlfriend’s car while she was driving. Prosecutors on Tuesday charged Eddie James Freeman, 23, with six counts of assault — including against a police officer.
by Matt Sepic

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Prosecutor: ‘The system failed’ man ‘wrongfully convicted’ of murder

Prosecutor: ‘The system failed’ man ‘wrongfully convicted’ of murder

Following a review of Edgar Barrientos-Quintana’s murder case, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Monday that she’s prepared to dismiss his charges — if the court vacates his conviction.
by Cari Spencer

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Woman sentenced to 20 years in murder of Minneapolis real estate agent

Woman sentenced to 20 years in murder of Minneapolis real estate agent

Elsa Segura was sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday in connection with the 2019 killing of Monique Baugh, a Minneapolis real estate agent. Elsa Segura admitted to arranging a fake house showing with Baugh knowing that her co-defendants planned to kidnap and harm her.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Morales out as chief of Metro Transit Police

Morales out as chief of Metro Transit Police

Morales’ departure comes after he was placed on paid leave in August for unspecified reasons.
by MPR News Staff

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Prosecutors say suspect in Trump shooting attempt wrote a letter detailing his plans

Prosecutors say suspect in Trump shooting attempt wrote a letter detailing his plans

The man accused in the apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump at his golf course a week ago in Florida appeared in court for a pre-trial detention hearing. Ryan Routh was captured fleeing the scene.
by Greg Allen

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