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Crime, Law and Justice

Officials on Philly man who shot 6 officers: He 'should not have been on the streets'

Officials on Philly man who shot 6 officers: He 'should not have been on the streets'

Six officers were shot in an incident in North Philadelphia that started with a narcotics unit serving a warrant and went on for hours. Two officers trapped at the site were later evacuated safely.
by Scott Neuman, Bobby Allyn and Richard Gonzales

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As Minneapolis mayor proposes budget, protesters demonstrate against police

As Minneapolis mayor proposes budget, protesters demonstrate against police

Protesters disrupted Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget proposal speech several times, with one protester saying they wanted money for victims of police brutality and other crimes.
by Alisa Roth

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Philadelphia gunman in custody after hourslong standoff

Philadelphia gunman in custody after hourslong standoff

A gunman who opened fire on police Wednesday as they were serving a drug warrant in Philadelphia, wounding six officers and triggering a standoff that extended into the night, is in police custody, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Supreme Court sets limits on body cavity searches

The case involved a suspect in an illegal drug investigation who refused to cooperate with officers. A justice writing for the majority said Guntallwon Brown’s personal privacy was violated.
by Matt Sepic

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Gunman wounds at least 6 Philadelphia police; 2 more trapped

Gunman wounds at least 6 Philadelphia police; 2 more trapped

At least one gunman opened fire on police Wednesday as they were serving a drug warrant in a Philadelphia neighborhood, wounding six officers and triggering a standoff that extended into the evening, including a potential hostage situation, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Man suspected of Mpls. home invasion charged; children were in the home

Hennepin County prosecutors have charged a man in connection with a home invasion in which a teenager was tied up as two other children were in the south Minneapolis residence. Police say the case could be related to dozens of other similar burglaries over the last several months that targeted Latinos.
by MPR News Staff

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Lawsuit challenges Bloomberg link to MN attorney general office

Lawsuit challenges Bloomberg link to MN attorney general office

A lawsuit against Attorney General Keith Ellison is seeking documents related to a fellowship program that the plaintiffs contend is inappropriate and unethical. Ellison says the lawsuit is without merit.
by Tim Pugmire

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Planned Parenthood to withdraw from Title X, unless court intervenes

Planned Parenthood to withdraw from Title X, unless court intervenes

Planned Parenthood officials asked for a stay against new Trump administration rules that forbid organizations receiving Title X funds to provide or refer patients for abortion.
by Sarah McCammon

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Adult victims of childhood sex abuse in New York can sue alleged abusers

Adult victims of childhood sex abuse in New York can sue alleged abusers

The one-year filing period, or look-back window, allows victims to bring cases that used to be beyond the state's statute of limitations that legislators overhauled this year.
by Mara Silvers

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