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How using videos at Chauvin trial and others impacts criminal justice

How using videos at Chauvin trial and others impacts criminal justice

The video of George Floyd's death was critical evidence in the murder trial of convicted ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. That video and others are changing trials and police training.
by Cheryl Corley

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Federal grand jury brings civil rights charges against ex-officers involved in Floyd's killing

Federal grand jury brings civil rights charges against ex-officers involved in Floyd's killing

A federal grand jury has indicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the three other former officers involved in the killing of George Floyd last May on charges that the officers violated Floyd's civil rights.
by Riham Feshir and Jon Collins

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Charges expected Friday after standoff at St. Cloud bank

Charges expected Friday after standoff at St. Cloud bank

Five hostages were freed and a suspect is in custody after a standoff Thursday that lasted more than eight hours at a Wells Fargo branch in St. Cloud. The Stearns County Attorney says the suspect will be charged Friday with aggravated robbery, kidnapping and second-degree assault, and may also face federal charges.
by Nina Moini, Matt Sepic and The Associated Press

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Families of Wright and Floyd speak in favor of policing changes

Families of Wright and Floyd speak in favor of policing changes

House and Senate negotiations on a public safety bill focused on police accountability proposals Thursday during a conference committee meeting that included testimony from families touched by recent fatal police encounters.
by Tim Pugmire

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Sheriff: Student shoots 3 at Idaho school; teacher disarms her

Sheriff: Student shoots 3 at Idaho school; teacher disarms her

Authorities say a sixth grade student brought a gun to her Idaho middle school, shot two students and a custodian and then was disarmed by a teacher. The three victims are expected to survive their injuries, officials said.
by The Associated Press

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Suspect arrested in death of cab driver in Moorhead

The 18-year-old man was taken into custody Wednesday night following a joint investigation by Moorhead and Fargo, North Dakota police, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
by The Associated Press

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Man arrested in San Francisco stabbing of 2 Asian women

Man arrested in San Francisco stabbing of 2 Asian women

The two women, age 84 and 63, were attacked while waiting at a bus stop on Tuesday, police said. It's the latest in a string of nationwide violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic.
by Emma Bowman

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Eye on education, Alan Page puts treasured art up for sale

Eye on education, Alan Page puts treasured art up for sale

Alan Page first began collecting art when he was married in 1973. That was midway through his Hall of Fame career with the Minnesota Vikings. Their collection flourished. His wife, Diane Sims Page, died in 2018. Her surviving husband and children decided the time was right to sell two of their most treasured pieces.
by The Associated Press

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