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Crime, Law and Justice

Several big drug companies considering massive settlements to resolve opioid suits

Several big drug companies considering massive settlements to resolve opioid suits

Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and other health care giants are discussing potential deals with authorities that could resolve thousands of lawsuits they're facing over the U.S. opioid epidemic.
by Brian Mann, Colin Dwyer and Nick Castele

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'A day of power and strength': Epstein's accusers get their day in court

'A day of power and strength': Epstein's accusers get their day in court

The financier's suicide in jail appeared to rob his accusers — again — of their chance to denounce him publicly. On Tuesday, they're getting a chance to tell their stories in the courtroom anyway.
by Colin Dwyer

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Former Grand Old Day organizers subject of criminal probe

Former Grand Old Day organizers subject of criminal probe

The probe was prompted by financial problems that initially led to the cancellation this spring of Grand Old Day. A grassroots fundraising effort ultimately saved the street fair this year.
by Tim Nelson

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Son of ex-NFL player accused of murdering parents extradited to MN

Son of ex-NFL player accused of murdering parents extradited to MN

Twenty-two-year-old Dylan Bennett was booked into the Todd County Jail early Monday. Authorities say he had fled to Mexico after his parents were found fatally shot in their home last week.
by The Associated Press

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Man dies after shooting in north Minneapolis

Police said the shooting happened at about 8:20 p.m. Saturday on the 2000 block of Aldrich Avenue North, near the corner of Broadway.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota lawmakers announce plan to ban for-profit immigration detention

Minnesota lawmakers announce plan to ban for-profit immigration detention

A private company’s push to reopen a vacant state prison in western Minnesota has prompted two DFL state representatives to announce a proposal that would ban private immigration detention centers from operating within the state.
by Riham Feshir

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