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Crime, Law and Justice

Chauvin, wife charged with tax fraud

Chauvin, wife charged with tax fraud

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and his estranged wife were charged Wednesday with nine counts of tax fraud.
by Jon Collins

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Nekima Levy Armstrong on passage of police accountability bill

Nekima Levy Armstrong on passage of police accountability bill

Gov. Tim Walz is calling the police reform package passed by state lawmakers earlier this week a step in the right direction. But many Democrats and activists say the bill does not go far enough.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Judge lifts gag order in Floyd case

Judge lifts gag order in Floyd case

A coalition of media organizations and attorneys for the four officers charged in George Floyd’s killing argued to lift the order.
by Jon Collins

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Democrats say policing bill is just first step

Democrats say policing bill is just first step

A police accountability bill passed by the House and Senate early Tuesday morning is just a first step, DFL legislative leaders said, but Republican leaders said any further changes would need to wait until next year.
by Tim Pugmire

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Journalists push for more openness in Floyd cases

Journalists push for more openness in Floyd cases

A coalition of media organizations is challenging a gag order and restrictions on the release of public information in the cases of officers charged in the death of George Floyd.
by Jon Collins

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Legislature passes policing bill, ends special session

Legislature passes policing bill, ends special session

Minnesota lawmakers passed a sweeping bill early Tuesday designed to change the culture and oversight of Minnesota police officers. Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign the legislation, which was the only notable accomplishment of the second special legislative session.
by Brian Bakst

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