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Fired St. Paul officer who wounded unarmed Black man won't be charged

Fired St. Paul officer who wounded unarmed Black man won't be charged

A former St. Paul police officer fired for the nonfatal shooting of an unarmed Black man who had been hiding from police last November after allegedly livestreaming a sexual assault will not be criminally charged, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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MPD officers who killed Dolal Idd cleared of criminal charges

MPD officers who killed Dolal Idd cleared of criminal charges

Dakota County attorney Kathy Keena announced Friday that after reviewing the investigation, the officers were justified in using deadly force when they shot and killed 23-year-old Dolal Idd at a south Minneapolis gas station in December 2020. 
by Riham Feshir

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Trial for ex-cop in Daunte Wright death won't be broadcast

Trial for ex-cop in Daunte Wright death won't be broadcast

Judge Regina Chu denied a request to broadcast the proceedings, saying the public and media will have ample space to view the trial in the courtroom and overflow rooms.
by The Associated Press

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Outside investigator to look at Senate harassment case

Outside investigator to look at Senate harassment case

An outside investigator will look at how DFL leaders responded to a staffer’s allegations she was sexually harassed by another staffer. Some DFL senators have said they’re concerned the complaint was not properly addressed.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota conviction review unit ready to start work

Minnesota conviction review unit ready to start work

The conviction review unit in Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office will review applications from Minnesotans who believe they were wrongly convicted of felonies. Ellison said the process will help restore confidence in the criminal justice system.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Ex-cops charged in Floyd death want separation from Chauvin

Ex-cops charged in Floyd death want separation from Chauvin

Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights are asking that their federal trials be separated from the trial of Derek Chauvin, who has already been convicted on state murder charges for kneeling on Floyd's neck as the Black man pleaded for air.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Officer dead after burst of violence outside Pentagon

Officer dead after burst of violence outside Pentagon

An officer died after being stabbed Tuesday during a burst of violence at a transit station outside the Pentagon, law enforcement officials said.
by The Associated Press

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Brooklyn Center mayor hopes early steps bring bigger change in policing

Brooklyn Center mayor hopes early steps bring bigger change in policing

After a Brooklyn Center police officer shot and killed Daunte Wright in April during a traffic stop, the city committed to reshaping its entire public safety structure, including lowering the profile of the Police Department.
by Nina Moini

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