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Minneapolis pays $275k to man beaten, choked by cop during riot

Minneapolis pays $275k to man beaten, choked by cop during riot

The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved a $275,000 settlement for a man whom a police officer allegedly punched and choked in 2020. While the payout to Asante Simmons pales in comparison to other police misconduct cases, it pushes the amount of money the city has paid out since 2006 above $94 million.
by Matt Sepic

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5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in investigation into Matthew Perry's death

5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in investigation into Matthew Perry's death

U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges Thursday, saying the doctors supplied Perry with a large amount of ketamine and even wondered in a text message how much the former “Friends” star would be willing to pay.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin man convicted in killings of 3 men near a quarry

Wisconsin man convicted in killings of 3 men near a quarry

A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man in the shootings of three men whose bodies were found outside a quarry. The La Crosse Tribune reports that 37-seven-year-old Nya Thao was found guilty Tuesday of three counts of intentional first-degree homicide and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
by The Associated Press

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Court disbars Twin Cities attorney after misconduct investigation

Court disbars Twin Cities attorney after misconduct investigation

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday banned veteran Twin Cities attorney Michael B. Padden from practicing law in the state after an investigation found a lengthy pattern of misconduct. An investigator found that Padden had forged a client’s signature on a contract and urged another client to skip a sentencing hearing.
by Matt Sepic

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Police investigating Blaine shooting deaths

Police investigating Blaine shooting deaths

Police are investigating two deaths in Blaine on Tuesday following reports of a shooting just before 9 a.m.
by Cari Spencer

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Rochester Police seek help identifying vandals behind racist graffiti at state representative’s home

Rochester Police seek help identifying vandals behind racist graffiti at state representative’s home

The Rochester Police Department said it needs help identifying vandals who spray-painted State Rep. Kim Hicks’ home with racist graffiti earlier this month. The police department shared suspect photos on Facebook, which Hicks confirmed were captured on her security camera. 
by Cari Spencer

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Metro Transit police chief placed on paid leave

Metro Transit police chief placed on paid leave

The Metropolitan Council said that Metro Transit Police Chief Ernest Morales III went on leave on Friday. Metro Transit has not provided further information on what prompted that move.
by MPR News Staff

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When police say ‘stand back,’ these states say how far

When police say ‘stand back,’ these states say how far

Some states have passed minimum distance rules for when first responders warn the public to stay back. Journalism organizations say it’s really about discouraging bystander video.
by Martin Kaste

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Charges filed against DFL Minnesota House candidate in alleged sign-stealing case in Alexandria

Charges filed against DFL Minnesota House candidate in alleged sign-stealing case in Alexandria

Judd Hoff was charged with receiving stolen property and abetting felony theft. His wife, Wendy Hoff was charged with felony theft after police found hundreds of stolen signs on the couple’s property in Alexandria.
by Ellie Roth

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