Crime, Law and Justice

March 13, 2019 11:31 AM

Paul Manafort to serve total of more than 7 years following D.C. guilty plea

Donald Trump's former campaign chairman wrapped up the second of his two federal cases following a conviction in Virginia and a guilty plea in the District of Columbia.

by Carrie Johnson

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March 13, 2019 4:00 AM

Is it time to end spring forward, fall back? Many lawmakers say yes

Although Minnesota is somewhat at the mercy of Congress, state lawmakers are charging ahead with bills to put the state on a year-round time cycle.

by Brian Bakst

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March 12, 2019 8:10 PM

Cardinal George Pell, former Vatican official, sentenced to 6 years in prison

He had been convicted of sexually abusing two choir boys in Melbourne, Australia, two decades ago. He is 77 and will be eligible for parole in three years and eight months.

by Vanessa Romo

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March 12, 2019 7:14 PM

After receiving 47 month sentence, Manafort to learn punishment in D.C. case

Donald Trump's former campaign chairman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and admitted that he tried to tamper with potential jurors. Wednesday's sentencing could lengthen his time in prison.

by Ryan Lucas

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March 12, 2019 5:20 PM

3,200 lbs of cocaine seized at Port of New York and New Jersey

Authorities say 60 packages of the drug worth about $77 million on the street were found in a shipping container.

by Dalia Mortada

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March 12, 2019 3:25 PM

Court case centers on Native American kids in foster care

A federal law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings involving Native American children is facing the most significant legal challenge since it was enacted more than 40 years ago.

by Associated Press

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March 12, 2019 3:18 PM

Adam Schiff: Evidence available already shows that Trump should be indicted

The chairman of the House intelligence committee says he supports House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's high bar for impeachment but also argued there's already a strong case against the president.

by Tim Mak

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March 9, 2019 10:50 AM

Fired Minnesota TV station employee acquitted of making threats

A former employee at a St. Paul television station has been found not guilty of making threats of violence against colleagues after he was fired.

by Associated Press

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March 8, 2019 7:31 PM

MN public safety officials warn of counterfeit opioids with high fentanyl content

Illegal drugs laced with fentanyl are common. But officials say pills that contain only the powerful synthetic opioid are relatively new.

by MPR News Staff

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March 8, 2019 6:21 PM

Police: Fargo bank robber wore graduation gown

Police say the male suspect walked into Alerus Financial about 8 a.m. Friday and produced a note that said "give me money or I'll shoot."

by Associated Press

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