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Trial begins for a former officer charged in the raid that killed Breonna Taylor

Trial begins for a former officer charged in the raid that killed Breonna Taylor

Brett Hankison fired 10 shots near a side door during the 2020 raid in Louisville, Ky., but none hit Breonna Taylor. Prosecutors say the bullets endangered her neighbors — a couple and their child.
by The Associated Press

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George Floyd killing: Jury gets case in ex-cops' federal trial

George Floyd killing: Jury gets case in ex-cops' federal trial

The fate of three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights is now in the jury’s hands following Tuesday’s closing statements and the judge’s instruction to jurors Wednesday morning.
by Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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2nd teen charged in probe that led to Amir Locke's death

2nd teen charged in probe that led to Amir Locke's death

A second teen has been arrested in the homicide investigation that led police to the Minneapolis apartment where a SWAT team officer fatally shot Amir Locke, a Black 22-year-old man, while executing a search warrant.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin bill makes it felony to threaten, attack health care worker

Wisconsin bill makes it felony to threaten, attack health care worker

It would be a felony to physically attack or threaten a health care worker under a bill the Wisconsin Assembly is scheduled to approve Wednesday. The proposal with bipartisan support creates the new felony crime of battery against a person who is a health care provider.
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Mayor Carter calls for exemption to St. Paul rent control policy

Mayor Carter calls for exemption to St. Paul rent control policy

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says he'd like to see the city's rent control initiative include a 15-year exemption for new housing — and have that exemption be retroactive. Carter also outlined public safety proposal during Tuesday’s State of the City address.
by Tim Nelson

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A jury finds Ahmaud Arbery's 3 killers guilty of federal hate crimes

A jury finds Ahmaud Arbery's 3 killers guilty of federal hate crimes

A jury in Brunswick, Ga., found defendants Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan guilty of hate crimes in the 2020 shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.
by Liz Baker

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George Floyd killing: Jury to get case Wednesday in ex-cops' federal trial

George Floyd killing: Jury to get case Wednesday in ex-cops' federal trial

The fate of three ex-Minneapolis police officers federally charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care will fall to a jury Wednesday morning following Tuesday’s closing statements from the prosecution and defense.
by Jon Collins and The Associated Press

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'Scoundrel' examines how and why a convicted killer went free

'Scoundrel' examines how and why a convicted killer went free

Sarah Weinman's book excels as an in-depth exploration of how outside influence and support can affect the criminal justice system — and as the narrative of a con artist who hurt a lot of people.
by Ilana Masad

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Closing arguments to begin Monday in Arbery case

Closing arguments to begin Monday in Arbery case

The jury in the federal hate crimes trial of three white male defendants will decide whether Arbery was killed because of the color of his skin.
by The Associated Press

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