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Report: Minnesota prison safety problems serious, not easily fixed

Report: Minnesota prison safety problems serious, not easily fixed

While safety conditions have improved since the deaths of two corrections officers in 2018, prison violence and harassment remain difficult to assess and address, Minnesota’s legislative auditor said Wednesday.
by Tim Nelson

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Federal report says women in prison receive harsher punishments than men

Federal report says women in prison receive harsher punishments than men

Prisons often give disproportionately harsher punishments for minor offenses to women than to men, according to a new federal report that backs up the findings of an earlier NPR investigation.
by Joseph Shapiro

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Hockey coach moved from job to job, despite sex allegations

Hockey coach moved from job to job, despite sex allegations

A former U of M hockey player said he was disappointed to find out that one of his old coaches was still coaching, despite allegations of sexual abuse. Former assistant coach Thomas “Chico” Adrahtas left Minnesota after the 1984-1985 season, after junior defenseman Tony Kellin told the athletic director about alleged abuse of other players.
by The Associated Press

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America's mental health crisis hidden behind bars

America's mental health crisis hidden behind bars

Overcrowding, understaffing and poor treatment for inmates with mental health issues held in Los Angeles jails underscore growing failures in America's mental health and justice systems.
by Eric Westervelt and Liz Baker

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Trump says Sotomayor, Ginsburg should recuse themselves from cases involving him

Trump says Sotomayor, Ginsburg should recuse themselves from cases involving him

The president's remarks came in apparent reference to a dissent by Justice Sotomayor who wrote that the government had claimed "one emergency after another" to seek an "unprecedented number of" stays.
by Krishnadev Calamur

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U of M investigating ex-hockey assistant sex allegations

U of M investigating ex-hockey assistant sex allegations

The University of Minnesota is investigating allegations that a former men's hockey assistant sexually abused players more than 30 years ago. Athletic director Mark Coyle sent a letter to members of the 1984-85 hockey team after The Athletic sports website reported the allegations against former assistant Thomas “Chico” Adrahtas.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

U.S. appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

The rules ban taxpayer-funded clinics from making abortion referrals and prohibit clinics that receive federal money from sharing office space with abortion providers — a rule critics said would force many to find new locations, undergo expensive remodels or shut down.
by The Associated Press

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Panel: Mental health, crisis training needed to curb fatal police shootings

Panel: Mental health, crisis training needed to curb fatal police shootings

The group of police, legal and policy experts that also included the uncle of Philando Castile released 28 recommendations on Monday but did not call for any changes in Minnesota law governing the use of force by police.
by Tim Nelson

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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape, but acquitted of most sexual assault charges

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape, but acquitted of most sexual assault charges

A Manhattan jury has found Harvey Weinstein guilty of one count of rape and one count of criminal sex act but acquitted him of the most serious charges against him. The mixed verdict means the former Hollywood producer will likely spend time in prison.
by Colin Dwyer

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