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Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

The judge said she wanted to make clear with the sentence that "trying to stop the peaceful transition of power and assaulting law enforcement officers is going to be met with certain punishment."
by Ryan Lucas

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Judge rejects Purdue Pharma’s sweeping opioid settlement

Judge rejects Purdue Pharma’s sweeping opioid settlement

A federal judge rejected OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement of thousands of lawsuits over the opioid epidemic Thursday because of a provision that would protect members of the Sackler family from facing litigation of their own.
by The Associated Press

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Potter expected on stand as trial in Wright death nears end

Potter expected on stand as trial in Wright death nears end

A compressed defense case for Kimberly Potter appeared likely to wrap up after just two days, with jurors also expected to hear from an expert on how such errors can occur. 
by The Associated Press

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Proposed change to MN's sentencing guidelines draws flak

Proposed change to MN's sentencing guidelines draws flak

A proposal to reduce prison sentences for felons who commit new offenses while in custody, on probation or supervised release is drawing harsh criticism. Several people — including some politicians — told Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission it would be a bad move, especially with reports of violent crime on the rise.
by Tim Pugmire

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Mpls. police, mayor say they'll focus on juvenile offenders to curb robberies, carjacking

Mpls. police, mayor say they'll focus on juvenile offenders to curb robberies, carjacking

Mayor Jacob Frey and incoming interim police Chief Amelia Huffman unveiled their first major public safety initiative, saying they plan to redouble efforts to reduce carjacking and robberies.
by Tim Nelson

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Explainer: The 'slip and capture' argument in ex-cop Kimberly Potter's case

Explainer: The 'slip and capture' argument in ex-cop Kimberly Potter's case

One of the key elements in the defense of Kimberly Potter is a phenomenon known as “slip and capture.” An expert witness is expected to testify that this can result in people making serious errors — such as reaching for a gun when they meant to grab a Taser.
by Jon Collins

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Appeals court to decide if Minnesota DNR can be sued in tribal court

Appeals court to decide if Minnesota DNR can be sued in tribal court

A federal appeals court panel heard arguments Thursday in a wild rice case that tests whether the White Earth Band of Ojibwe can sue the state of Minnesota in tribal court.
by Dan Gunderson

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