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Jury selected in Hunter Biden gun trial

Jury selected in Hunter Biden gun trial

The trial, which opens Monday in federal court in Delaware with jury selection, is the first of two cases brought by Justice Department special counsel David Weiss against the president’s son.
by Ryan Lucas

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As charges are dismissed, Moriarty defends decision to charge state trooper and criticizes ‘political circus’

As charges are dismissed, Moriarty defends decision to charge state trooper and criticizes ‘political circus’

In announcing the decision to drop charges against state trooper Ryan Londregan, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized what she called a “political circus that has repeatedly tried to center Mr. Londregan as the victim.”
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Cari Spencer, Ellie Roth and Peter Cox

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Police association responds to Hennepin County Attorney’s accusations of intimidation

Police association responds to Hennepin County Attorney’s accusations of intimidation

The Hennepin County Attorney called out state patrol, Gov. Tim Walz, and the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association in a press conference Monday morning. We hear a response from MPPOA’s top lawyer.
by Nina Moini, Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Alanna Elder

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Rochester police refer 4 teens for possible charges over racial slur on bridge

Rochester police refer 4 teens for possible charges over racial slur on bridge

The slur was spotted and immediately removed by a Minnesota state trooper from the bridge over East Circle Drive in April. Photos of the slur circulated online, though, prompting community meetings and rallies in response.
by MPR News Staff

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Feeding Our Future prosecutor says juror was offered $120K to acquit

Feeding Our Future prosecutor says juror was offered $120K to acquit

“This juror was terrified. This juror remains at risk for retaliation,” Judge Nancy Brasel said late Monday afternoon as she ordered all seven defendants detained pending a verdict. Jurors are sequestered.
by Matt Sepic

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Family members mourn fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell

Family members mourn fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell

Jamal Mitchell’s mother said her son had a “heart for people” and always tried to lend a helping hand to those around him. “I will never have another Jamal,” she said. “He's irreplaceable.”
by Nicole Ki

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1 person was killed and 24 injured in a mass shooting in Akron, Ohio

1 person was killed and 24 injured in a mass shooting in Akron, Ohio

Authorities in Akron, Ohio, said the incident took place hours after police broke up a large gathering at the same location. No arrests were made, and police are seeking information from the public.
by Juliana Kim

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Charges dropped against state trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II

Charges dropped against state trooper Ryan Londregan in the shooting death of Ricky Cobb II

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Sunday she will drop charges against state trooper Ryan Londregan in the death of Ricky Cobb II. Cobb was killed during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last year.
by MPR News Staff

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