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Justice Department indicts Letitia James after pressure from Trump

Justice Department indicts Letitia James after pressure from Trump

The indictment comes after steady pressure from President Donald Trump to prosecute James, who successfully sued Trump and his company for inflating the value of some of its properties.
by Carrie Johnson

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Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago area

Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago area

President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Illinois faces legal scrutiny Thursday at a pivotal court hearing, a day after a small number of troops began protecting federal property in the Chicago area.
by The Associated Press

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Former state trooper admits to sexually assaulting baby, creating videos

Former state trooper admits to sexually assaulting baby, creating videos

A former Minnesota state trooper pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges of producing and distributing child sex abuse images. In April, FBI agents identified Jeremy Francis Plonski as the person seen in videos sexually assaulting a baby.
by Matt Sepic

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Faith leaders denounce mosque fire and break-in, temple vandalism

Faith leaders denounce mosque fire and break-in, temple vandalism

Wednesday morning, security guards at Temple Israel discovered the synagogue had been vandalized. Days earlier, there was a break-in at Alhikmah Islamic Center. Authorities are investigating the vandalism as a hate crime.
by Nina Moini, Ellie Roth and Matt Sepic

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An AI tool is generating police reports for some Minnesota departments, prompting legal concerns

An AI tool is generating police reports for some Minnesota departments, prompting legal concerns

Investigative reporter Kirsten Swanson joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday with her findings on who’s using the generative AI tool, the legal concerns and what it means for law and order in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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