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Crime, Law and Justice

Floyd killing: Ex-cop Kueng says he trusted Chauvin as senior officer on scene

Floyd killing: Ex-cop Kueng says he trusted Chauvin as senior officer on scene

Former Minneapolis officer J. Alexander Kueng took the stand Wednesday, making his first remarks since Floyd’s killing in police custody. Earlier, prosecutors pressed ex-officer Tou Thao on his responsibility to help Floyd at the scene.
by Jon Collins

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Amir Locke’s funeral set for Thursday

Amir Locke’s funeral set for Thursday

The 22-year-old Black man’s funeral will be Thursday at the Shiloh Temple International Ministries in Minneapolis, with remarks from Rev. Al Sharpton. Locke was killed by police during a search warrant where he was not named.
by Tim Nelson

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George Floyd killing: Emotional testimony as ex-officer takes the stand

George Floyd killing: Emotional testimony as ex-officer takes the stand

Tou Thao, who ran crowd control at the scene of George Floyd’s killing, told a federal jury Tuesday he assumed his fellow officers were attending to Floyd’s medical needs as he focused on keeping back bystanders.
by Jon Collins

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Officials: Man in Meeker County shootout took his own life

The medical examiner says 34-year-old Stephen Christ Poissant, of Brainerd, died of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head during an encounter in Eden Valley early Saturday. ​
by The Associated Press

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MN Senate approves $1 million for ad campaign to recruit cops

MN Senate approves $1 million for ad campaign to recruit cops

The Minnesota Senate passed legislation that would spend $1 million on an effort to address the state’s shortage of law enforcement officers.
by Tim Pugmire

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George Floyd killing: Prosecution rests in federal trial of 3 ex-officers

George Floyd killing: Prosecution rests in federal trial of 3 ex-officers

Darnella Frazier, who was a teenager when she recorded Floyd's death while he was in the custody of Minneapolis police officers in 2020, was the last witness for the government in the federal trial.
by Jon Collins

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Deshaun Hill celebrated by North High community

Deshaun Hill celebrated by North High community

Known as a star athlete and a stellar student, Deshaun Hill’s presence loomed large on campus. His death following a shooting last week has left many confused.
by MPR News Staff

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