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Crime, Law and Justice

George Floyd killing: Police bodycam video details fatal arrest

George Floyd killing: Police bodycam video details fatal arrest

Footage from two officer body cameras made available by a court on Wednesday shows Floyd in distress as officers try to force him into the back of the vehicle, telling them he can’t breathe and volunteering to lie on the ground instead. 
by Jon Collins

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Hostage-taker killed by sheriff's deputy is identified

Authorities have identified the man who was shot and killed by a Carver County sheriff’s deputy this week as he held a woman hostage on a bridge in a Twin Cities suburb. 
by The Associated Press

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Floyd's family sues former Minneapolis officers charged in his death

Floyd's family sues former Minneapolis officers charged in his death

The lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Minnesota alleges that the ex-officers violated Floyd's rights when they restrained him and that the city allowed a culture of excessive force, racism and impunity to flourish in its police force.
by The Associated Press

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Bodycam video in Floyd killing to be shown Wednesday — by appointment only

Bodycam video in Floyd killing to be shown Wednesday — by appointment only

A coalition of local and national media organizations, including MPR News, is challenging the restrictions, setting up a fight over public access over evidence in the case that has sparked protests and calls for change across the country.  
by Jon Collins

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After Floyd killing, MSU Mankato reviews criminal justice program — with community input

After Floyd killing, MSU Mankato reviews criminal justice program — with community input

After the death of George Floyd and growing calls for police accountability, Minnesota State University, Mankato — home to the state’s largest four-year law enforcement training program — is taking a hard look at how it trains future officers. 
by Hannah Yang

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Minneapolis cops required to report de-escalation efforts

Minneapolis cops required to report de-escalation efforts

The Minneapolis Police Department is changing its policy on reporting use-of-force incidents to require that officers document their attempts to de-escalate a situation. 
by The Associated Press

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Attorneys ask Floyd judge to hold AG Ellison in contempt

Attorneys ask Floyd judge to hold AG Ellison in contempt

The attorneys for Tou Thao and Thomas Lane took issue Tuesday with a news release from Attorney General Keith Ellison on Monday announcing that four “seasoned attorneys” would be helping his office prosecute the case for free.
by The Associated Press

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Authorities seek man in fatal stabbing at Owatonna park

The Minnesota BCA and Owatonna police are seeking a 28-year-old man as a person of interest a fatal stabbing in a park in the southern Minnesota city. Officers were called Sunday afternoon to a stabbing at Dartts Park.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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