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Crime, Law and Justice

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday

Senate Republicans voted overwhelmingly Sunday to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election.
by The Associated Press

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StoryCorps: A high school dropout finds support on the road from prison to law school

StoryCorps: A high school dropout finds support on the road from prison to law school

Bob VanSumeren served nearly six years in prison for robbery. But his ex-girlfriend's parents never gave up on him. "Why did you reach out to me after I was arrested?" VanSumeren asked Mike McKenney. "Well, we just couldn't let you do it alone," McKenney replied.
by Jey Born

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Alaska Sen. Murkowski to support Barrett for Supreme Court

Alaska Sen. Murkowski to support Barrett for Supreme Court

Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Saturday she will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, giving crucial support to President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee before the conservative judge faces a final vote expected Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Robocalls, rumors and emails: Last-minute election disinformation floods voters

Robocalls, rumors and emails: Last-minute election disinformation floods voters

Dirty tricks and disinformation have been used to intimidate and mislead voters for as long as there have been elections. But they have been especially pervasive this year as millions of Americans cast ballots in a chaotic and contentious election.
by Pam Fessler

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Man arrested in N.C. had plan to kill Joe Biden, feds say

Man arrested in N.C. had plan to kill Joe Biden, feds say

Alexander Hillel Treisman, 19, was indicted on child pornography charges. Federal agents presented evidence suggesting he was obsessed with mass shootings — and drove within 4 miles of Biden's home.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Feds charge alleged 'Boogaloo Bois' member with rioting in Floyd protests

Feds charge alleged 'Boogaloo Bois' member with rioting in Floyd protests

A federal criminal complaint alleges Ivan Harrison Hunter, 26, of Boerne, Texas, was identified as the person in a May 28 video shooting 13 rounds from an “AK-47 style semiautomatic rifle” into the Minneapolis Police Department’s 3rd Precinct building after it was overrun.
by Riham Feshir and Matt Sepic

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Former Chisago County sheriff pleads guilty to harassment

Former Chisago County Sheriff Rick Duncan has pleaded guilty to harassment and misconduct by a public official for stalking and harassing a female employee.
by The Associated Press

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Judge’s ruling paves the way for Floyd case to proceed

Judge’s ruling paves the way for Floyd case to proceed

While Thursday’s headlines focused on the dropping of a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, some legal experts say the bigger takeaway from the 107-page ruling is that the trial against all four officers can move forward. 
by Jon Collins

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ACLU: Minnesota failing to protect inmates from COVID-19

ACLU: Minnesota failing to protect inmates from COVID-19

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is suing the state, alleging prison officials have not taken adequate precautions to protect inmates from COVID-19.
by The Associated Press

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