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Crime, Law and Justice

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor breaks his silence

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor faces murder and manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk. Noor took the stand Friday afternoon speaking for the first time about what happened that night in July 2017.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Russian agent Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months following guilty plea

Russian agent Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months following guilty plea

Prosecutors asked a judge to give Butina more prison time, citing the threat they said she posed to national security. Her attorneys said her motives weren't "nefarious" and she is ready to go home.
by Ryan Lucas

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Noor trial: Ruszczyk silent before shot; closing arguments Monday

Noor trial: Ruszczyk silent before shot; closing arguments Monday

Mohamed Noor said 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk didn't say anything as she approached his police squad, contradicting testimony by his former partner. Noor, facing charges in her killing, said he made a "split-second" decision to fire.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Abuse by Boy Scout leaders more widespread than earlier thought

Abuse by Boy Scout leaders more widespread than earlier thought

Newly revealed court testimony suggests the Boy Scouts of America had considerably more leaders involved in the sexual abuse of minors than previously thought.
by Wade Goodwyn

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Federal judge blocks Trump changes to reproductive health program

Federal judge blocks Trump changes to reproductive health program

New regulations that would have taken effect on May 3 would deny federal funds for low-income patients to clinics that make abortion referrals. The Title X rules are on hold while lawsuits proceed.
by Sarah McCammon

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Report: North Korea sought $2M from U.S. for captured American

Report: North Korea sought $2M from U.S. for captured American

North Korea reportedly insisted the U.S. agree to pay $2 million in medical costs in 2017 before it released detained American college student Otto Warmbier while he was in a coma, according to a report published Thursday.
by Associated Press

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'Stop the threat': Noor testifies to fear, decision to fire

'Stop the threat': Noor testifies to fear, decision to fire

Speaking publicly for the first time about the night he shot 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk, ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor described hearing a bang and reacting to his partner's fear as he moved to shoot the figure next to the squad.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Noor trial: Questions resurface over BCA's cop-friendly approach

Noor trial: Questions resurface over BCA's cop-friendly approach

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents have acknowledged treating cops differently than other people involved in shootings. That deference is a key issue in the trial of ex-Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor, charged in the shooting death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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