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Trial for 3 officers tied to Floyd killing pushed back to March

Trial for 3 officers tied to Floyd killing pushed back to March

The officers’ trial was expected in August, but Judge Peter Cahill pushed the trial back to March 2022 given the recently announced federal charges against the men. He said the defense teams also deserve space from publicity.
by Jon Collins and Brandt Williams

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Legal pot bill poised to pass Minn. House

Legal pot bill poised to pass Minn. House

The DFL-controlled Minnesota House is expected to pass an adult-use cannabis bill Thursday, but the measure faces strong opposition in the GOP-controlled Senate, which is unlikely to even consider the legislation.
by Tim Pugmire

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Explainer: How will judge’s ruling affect Chauvin sentence?

Explainer: How will judge’s ruling affect Chauvin sentence?

Legal experts said the practical maximum Chauvin would face is 30 years. And that’s an upper limit that Judge Peter Cahill put within reach in a ruling announced Wednesday. He sided with prosecutors’ arguments that Chauvin committed particular cruelty in Floyd’s death and abused his authority as a police officer.
by The Associated Press

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Corrections officer who confronted protesters out of a job

Corrections officer who confronted protesters out of a job

Paul Gorder, a sergeant at the state prison in Stillwater, was off duty when he and his wife angrily confronted peaceful protesters near their home in April.
by Jon Collins

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Chauvin judge: Tougher sentence justified in Floyd's murder

Chauvin judge: Tougher sentence justified in Floyd's murder

Judge Peter Cahill wrote in a court filing made public Wednesday morning that Derek Chauvin abused his police power as he kept George Floyd pinned to the ground while ignoring bystander pleas to render medical aid.
by Riham Feshir and Jon Collins

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Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy case in blow to gun group

Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy case in blow to gun group

A federal judge announced his decision Tuesday in the case over whether the powerful gun-rights group should be allowed to incorporate in Texas instead of New York.
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Andrew Brown's family views longer video footage of fatal shooting

Andrew Brown's family views longer video footage of fatal shooting

"What we saw on that video was an unjustified killing," family attorney Bakari Sellers told reporters on Tuesday in Elizabeth City, N.C., after seeing additional police body camera video.
by Vanessa Romo

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Former Trump officials to defend federal response to Capitol riot

Former Trump officials to defend federal response to Capitol riot

Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller is set to testify that he was cautious about allowing military intervention during the siege on Jan. 6.
by Alana Wise

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