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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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Man convicted of murdering Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 gets life in prison

Man convicted of murdering Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 gets life in prison

A man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday in the abduction and killing of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts, three years after she disappeared while out for an evening run.
by The Associated Press

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Under court review: Deadly force law that passed after Floyd's killing

Under court review: Deadly force law that passed after Floyd's killing

A Minnesota judge heard arguments Monday from police groups seeking to overturn a new use-of-deadly force law while state attorneys asked to have the challenge thrown out. A quick ruling is expected.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes

Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a decision by state pollution regulators to issue a water quality certification for Enbridge Energy's Line 3 crude oil pipeline, the latest setback for opponents who are trying to stop the project as it nears completion.
by The Associated Press

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3 killed in separate shootings in St. Paul

St. Paul police are investigating three separate fatal shootings early Sunday. Authorities said the shootings are the 19th, 20th and 21st homicides in the city this year.
by MPR News Staff

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