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Judge overseeing Chauvin civil rights case accepts plea deal

Judge overseeing Chauvin civil rights case accepts plea deal

The judge overseeing the federal civil rights cases of four former Minneapolis police officers in the killing of George Floyd has accepted the terms of Derek Chauvin’s plea agreement and will sentence him to 20 to 25 years in prison.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul taps Axtell deputy as interim police chief

St. Paul taps Axtell deputy as interim police chief

Mayor Melvin Carter on Wednesday named Deputy Chief Jeremy Ellison, a longtime veteran of the force, to run the department while the city searches for a permanent chief to replace the retiring Todd Axtell.
by Tim Nelson

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In wake of draft ruling overturning Roe, Minnesota groups prepare for a battle

In wake of draft ruling overturning Roe, Minnesota groups prepare for a battle

Word that the Supreme Court may be poised to overturn Roe v. Wade provoked a range of responses Tuesday in Minnesota, where abortion remains legal — and is likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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Minnesota elected officials respond to draft Supreme Court ruling on Roe

Minnesota elected officials respond to draft Supreme Court ruling on Roe

Monday night's news of a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion, suggesting a majority of justices are poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, drew quick, sharp criticism from Democratic elected officials in Minnesota and a generally muted response from Republicans.
by MPR News Staff

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Chief Justice Roberts orders an investigation into the leak

Chief Justice Roberts orders an investigation into the leak

President Joe Biden has blasted what he calls a “radical” leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. Earlier, Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the authenticity of the leaked draft and said he had ordered an investigation into what he called an “egregious breach of trust.”
by The Associated Press

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