Crime, Law and Justice

June 10, 2019 4:00 AM

Prosecutors detail strategy, challenges of Noor case

Hennepin County prosecutors outlined why they believe the charges are appropriate, and the challenges in prosecuting police officers.

by Jon Collins

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June 9, 2019 1:05 PM

Massive extradition bill protest fills Hong Kong streets

Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through Hong Kong on Sunday to voice their opposition to legislation that would allow people to be extradited to mainland China where they could face politically charged trials.

by Associated Press

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June 8, 2019 11:50 AM

700 former, current Shopko workers seek severance pay

The move comes after a federal judge on Friday approved the Wisconsin-based retailer's plan to exit bankruptcy protection and wind down its operations.

by Associated Press

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June 7, 2019 1:40 PM

Watch: Ruszczyk's family gives impact statements during Noor sentencing

Family members of Justine Ruszczyk delivered impact statements in court before the judge sentenced former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor 12 1/2 years in prison for killing her.

by MPR News Staff

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June 7, 2019 9:56 AM

Minnesota's prisons to see a senior-staff remake

Seven of the state's correctional facilities will soon have new wardens, mostly as existing bosses are moved to new places.

by Brian Bakst

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June 7, 2019 8:35 AM

2 children abducted from Cottage Grove found safe; suspect in custody

Police say the male suspect assaulted the mother of his two children Friday morning and left in the mother's minivan with the girls, ages 1 and 3.

by Nancy Yang

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June 7, 2019 4:00 AM

Taser use down in both Minneapolis, St. Paul police

Data from other departments show Tasers don't perform as well as their manufacturer claims. But Twin Cities police don't measure Taser failures.

by Brandt Williams

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June 7, 2019 12:01 AM

Noor sentenced to 12 1/2 years in death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk

The ex-Minneapolis police officer was sentenced Friday for killing 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. The sentence was handed down after a series of emotional statements from Ruszczyk's loved ones.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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June 6, 2019 4:00 PM

Minneapolis police report record number of drug overdoses

The Minneapolis Police Department on Thursday reported 50 overdoses -- including one suspected fatal overdose -- in the city for the week running from May 28 to Monday. Statewide, there have been 163 overdoses reported in the last two weeks, according to the BCA.

by Martin Moylan and MPR News Staff