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Crime, Law and Justice

The Supreme Court heads toward reversing abortion rights

The Supreme Court heads toward reversing abortion rights

The court's most conservative members upheld the Texas law, but almost as important as the result was how the court reached its decision — without full briefing and arguments before any court.
by Nina Totenberg

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Judge: Quick response coming on challenge to MPD ballot measure

Judge: Quick response coming on challenge to MPD ballot measure

The measure would replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety that may — but is not required to — include police officers.
by Matt Sepic

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AG adds 1st-degree manslaughter charge in Daunte Wright killing

AG adds 1st-degree manslaughter charge in Daunte Wright killing

Ex-Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter will face the additional charge along with the original charge of second-degree manslaughter, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said Thursday.
by MPR News Staff and Matt Sepic

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Arrest made in July fatal shooting on Highway 169 in Plymouth

Arrest made in July fatal shooting on Highway 169 in Plymouth

Jay Boughton was killed July 6 in what police said they believe was a traffic dispute. Plymouth’s police chief said Thursday he expects the 33-year-old suspect, who was arrested last week in Illinois, will be charged soon with second-degree murder.
by Euan Kerr

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Defense, prosecution reverse stances on broadcast of ex-cops' trial in Floyd death

Defense, prosecution reverse stances on broadcast of ex-cops' trial in Floyd death

In a reversal from last year, attorneys representing the remaining ex-cops charged in George Floyd’s killing now want to exclude cameras from the courtroom and prosecutors now favor broadcasting the proceedings when the trial starts next year.
by Jon Collins

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Officers, paramedics charged in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death

Officers, paramedics charged in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death

Colorado’s attorney general says three officers and two paramedics have been indicted on manslaughter and other charges in the death of Elijah McClain. The announcement Wednesday comes two years after the 23-year-old Black man was put in a chokehold and injected with a sedative in suburban Denver.
by The Associated Press

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Freeman won't seek reelection as Hennepin County prosecutor

Freeman won't seek reelection as Hennepin County prosecutor

"When you get into your 70s and worked nonstop for over 50 years, I think you're entitled to a rest,” Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman told MPR News.
by Riham Feshir and MPR News Staff

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Hate crimes reach the highest level in more than a decade

Hate crimes reach the highest level in more than a decade

The 6 percent spike in hate crimes reported by the FBI for 2020 follows a recent upward trend in incidents. But some experts and advocacy groups say the true number is probably even higher.
by Joe Hernandez and Riham Feshir

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