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Crime, Law and Justice

Bryan Stevenson is hopeful for a more just society

Bryan Stevenson is hopeful for a more just society

Bryan Stevenson speaks about justice and hope, in a 2014 appearance at the Westminster Town Forum in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Woman fatally shot early Saturday in St. Paul

St. Paul police are investigating the shooting death of a woman early Saturday morning.

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As crowds gather at Floyd memorial, Minneapolis community groups discuss next steps for public safety

As crowds gather at Floyd memorial, Minneapolis community groups discuss next steps for public safety

As crowds continued to gather in south Minneapolis on Sunday to mourn and honor George Floyd, community groups and residents assembled in a north Minneapolis park to discuss a new way forward for public safety.
by Lauren Rosenthal

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Police investigate hanging death of black man; 2nd in 2 weeks in California

Police investigate hanging death of black man; 2nd in 2 weeks in California

Authorities in the southern California city of Palmdale are investigating the death of a 24-year-old black man found hanging from a tree near City Hall. They initially described the death as an apparent suicide, prompting outrage in the community.
by The Associated Press

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Six wounded by gunfire in north Minneapolis

Six people were injured — some seriously — by gunfire early Sunday morning outside a bar in north Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Officer charged in Floyd's death eligible for pension money

The Minnesota agency that represents retired public workers says former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is eligible to receive pension benefits during his retirement years even if he's convicted of killing George Floyd.
by The Associated Press

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Lawmakers hear pleas to transform policing

Lawmakers hear pleas to transform policing

Minnesota lawmakers considering wide-ranging legislation to change police training and procedures in the state, in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, heard hours of public testimony Saturday.
by MPR News Staff

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Atlanta officer fired, chief resigns after fatal shooting of black man

Atlanta officer fired, chief resigns after fatal shooting of black man

An Atlanta police officer was fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and another officer was placed on administrative duty, the department announced early Sunday. That follows the resignation of Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields.
by The Associated Press

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Anoka County deputies use tear gas to clear crowd from park

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office said it used tear gas to disperse a “unruly” crowd Friday at a park beach in Oak Grove, after some people refused repeated orders to leave the area.
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