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Michael Avenatti indicted for allegedly stealing paraplegic client's settlement money

Michael Avenatti indicted for allegedly stealing paraplegic client's settlement money

The lawyer, who represented Stormy Daniels and is already facing federal financial crimes charges, has been indicted on 36 counts of embezzlement and fraud by a California federal grand jury.

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What you need to know about the Noor trial

What you need to know about the Noor trial

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor is standing trial in connection to the 2017 killing of Justine Ruszczyk, also known as Justine Damond.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Julian Assange arrested, faces U.S. charges related to 2010 WikiLeaks releases

Julian Assange arrested, faces U.S. charges related to 2010 WikiLeaks releases

The WikiLeaks founder had been holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London since 2012. He was arrested on a warrant from 2012 for failing to surrender to the court and also on behalf of the United States.
by Sasha Ingber and Philip Ewing

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Noor trial: Video captures pain, confusion in shooting's aftermath

Noor trial: Video captures pain, confusion in shooting's aftermath

Prosecutors on Thursday played police body camera video in court showing the heartbreaking aftermath of the shooting of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. Ex-Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor faces murder and manslaughter charges in her death.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Jane Kirtley on free speech in America

Jane Kirtley on free speech in America

University of Minnesota professor Jane Kirtley discusses free speech in America.
by MPR News Staff

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New Zealand passes law banning most semi-automatic weapons

New Zealand passes law banning most semi-automatic weapons

Lawmakers across party lines voted overwhelmingly to ban the weapons after a massacre in Christchurch killed 50 worshippers. Owners have until the end of September to hand the weapons over to police.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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Feds charge 24 in alleged $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme

Feds charge 24 in alleged $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme

Prosecutors allege doctors got kickbacks for prescribing unneeded back, shoulder, wrist and knee braces to elderly and disabled patients and charging the government's Medicare program.
by James Doubek

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Agents arrest 58 people in Twin Cities sex trafficking sting

Minnesota authorities say nearly five dozen people are facing charges for sex trafficking following an undercover operation in several Twin Cities communities.
by Associated Press

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Irwin Jacobs, wife Alexandra found dead at home, family friend says

Irwin Jacobs, wife Alexandra found dead at home, family friend says

Police responded to a call of two people dead at the well-known businessman's Lake Minnetonka home. An associate says a family member confirmed the dead are Irwin and his wife Alexandra.
by Brandt Williams and Martin Moylan

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Noor trial: Emotions swell as court hears Ruszczyk's voice on tape

Noor trial: Emotions swell as court hears Ruszczyk's voice on tape

Prosecutors for the first time in court played the 911 recordings of Justine Ruszczyk as they continued to present their case against former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor in her killing.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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