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Looking back on the first week of testimony in federal trial of 3 ex-cops

Looking back on the first week of testimony in federal trial of 3 ex-cops

The federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were present during the murder of George Floyd started Monday. As the arguments of the prosecution and defense took shape, MPR reporter Jon Collins called host Cathy Wurzer from the courthouse with an update.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Men named in Feeding Our Future investigation donated to Frey campaign, records show

Men named in Feeding Our Future investigation donated to Frey campaign, records show

A federal search warrant unsealed last week claims Feeding Our Future, a Minnesota nonprofit, stole money intended to feed disadvantaged children and adults. Owners and partners of Safari Restaurant allegedly took millions. Six of those men made large donations to the reelection campaign of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey–including an individual whom the mayor appointed to a committee for public safety.

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Witness: 3 officers at Floyd killing had duty to intervene

Witness: 3 officers at Floyd killing had duty to intervene

The head of the Minneapolis Police Department's training division at the time of George Floyd's killing has testified that three officers on trial for allegedly violating Floyd's civil rights were trained to use the least amount of force necessary.
by The Associated Press and Jon Collins

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Flaws plague a tool meant to help low-risk federal prisoners win early release

Flaws plague a tool meant to help low-risk federal prisoners win early release

The Justice Department created an algorithm to measure a person's risk of committing a new crime after leaving prison. But even after multiple tweaks the tool is leading to racial disparities.
by Carrie Johnson

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George Floyd: Paramedic testifies in 3 cops' federal trial

George Floyd: Paramedic testifies in 3 cops' federal trial

A third day of testimony concluded Wednesday in the federal trial of three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's constitutional rights, with prosecutors calling to the stand the paramedic who arrived on the scene and thought Floyd was already dead.
by Nina Moini

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George Floyd: Bodycam video rolls in 3 cops' federal trial

George Floyd: Bodycam video rolls in 3 cops' federal trial

A second day of testimony wrapped up Tuesday in the federal trial of three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's constitutional rights, failing to intervene as fellow officer Derek Chauvin killed the man as he subdued him.
by Jon Collins

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