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MN corrections commissioner: Early inmate releases possible for COVID-19

MN corrections commissioner: Early inmate releases possible for COVID-19

Minnesota Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell says he is not downplaying the COVID-19 risks for inmates and staff, and is looking for ways to create safer spaces. Schnell says he is considering the release of some prisoners up to six months early to allow more space between inmates.
by Tom Crann and Nina Moini

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Justice delayed: Virus crisis upends courts system across U.S.

Justice delayed: Virus crisis upends courts system across U.S.

In Minnesota, the virus has postponed the federal trial of an Illinois militia leader accused of being the ringleader in the 2017 pipe bombing of a Bloomington mosque. Michael Hari’s trial was already postponed once. Now it’s scheduled for late July.
by The Associated Press

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Inmate collapses, dies at Moose Lake prison

An inmate has collapsed and died while showering at the prison, Minnesota corrections officials said Sunday. Authorities said the man had complained of heartburn to fellow inmates before he entered the shower and collapsed.
by The Associated Press

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Trump calls fired watchdog in impeachment probe a 'disgrace'

Trump calls fired watchdog in impeachment probe a 'disgrace'

Atkinson is at least the seventh intelligence official to be fired, ousted or moved aside since last summer. The intelligence community has been in turmoil because of the constant turnover.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin GOP appeals to Supreme Court to block extended voting

Wisconsin GOP appeals to Supreme Court to block extended voting

Wisconsin Republicans asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday to block extended absentee voting in Tuesday's primary, despite public health fears about in-person voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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