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Crime, Law and Justice

Violent protest in downtown Atlanta over killing of activist

Violent protest in downtown Atlanta over killing of activist

A protest has turned violent in downtown Atlanta in the wake of the killing of an environmental activist by authorities. Officials say the 26-year-old shot and wounded a state trooper.
by The Associated Press

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Gunman kills 10 near Lunar New Year fest in California

Gunman kills 10 near Lunar New Year fest in California

A gunman killed 10 people at a ballroom dance studio amid Lunar New Year celebrations and then may have tried — but failed — to target a second dance hall. That's according to authorities in the Los Angeles area, where an urgent search was underway for the suspect. 
by The Associated Press

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3 active-duty Marines charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

3 active-duty Marines charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Three active-duty Marines have been charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Court records show that Micah Coomer, Joshua Abate and Dodge Dale Hellonen were arrested this week on misdemeanor charges after fellow Marines helped investigators identify them in footage.
by The Associated Press

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Charges: St. Paul rec center worker shot boy after argument, fight

Charges: St. Paul rec center worker shot boy after argument, fight

Exavir Dwayne Binford Jr., 26, was charged with second-degree attempted murder in the confrontation that left the victim fighting for his life. Prosecutors allege that Binford at one point said, “If I got to kill somebody I will.”
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul rec center shooting victim 'critical'; rec center worker arrested

St. Paul rec center shooting victim 'critical'; rec center worker arrested

“We are shocked by this. We ought to be shocked by this,” St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said Thursday as he briefed reporters on Wednesday’s shooting outside the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center.
by Sarah Thamer and MPR News Staff

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Mall of America killing: Second alleged shooter arrested in Georgia

Mall of America killing: Second alleged shooter arrested in Georgia

The 17-year-old suspect is awaiting extradition back to Minnesota. The teen’s mother, who police allege aided him while he was being sought by authorities after the fatal Dec. 23 mall shooting, was also arrested.
by MPR News Staff

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Court to hear appeal of ex-officer in murder of George Floyd

Court to hear appeal of ex-officer in murder of George Floyd

An attorney for Derek Chauvin is expected to ask an appeals court to throw out the former Minneapolis police officer's convictions in the murder of George Floyd.
by The Associated Press

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Moriarty comes to role of chief prosecutor as former advocate for the prosecuted

Moriarty comes to role of chief prosecutor as former advocate for the prosecuted

Mary Moriarty didn’t take the traditional path to the county attorney’s office. She served in the public defender’s office for more than three decades, and was known for advocating strongly for racial justice, which earned her both admirers and critics.
by Jon Collins

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'Not sustainable': Jails struggle with worker shortage

'Not sustainable': Jails struggle with worker shortage

Jails around Minnesota are struggling to hire and retain staff. Administrators say they're trying to adapt to a changing workforce, but they don’t see a quick or easy solution.
by Dan Gunderson

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