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Michigan State says Engler resignation effective immediately

The board acted a day after John Engler said he'd step down next week amid fallout from remarks he made about some victims of former sports doctor and convicted sexual abuser Larry Nassar.
by The Associated Press

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Gov. mansion gate-smasher ruled incompetent to stand trial

Gov. mansion gate-smasher ruled incompetent to stand trial

A Ramsey County judge will instead refer him to be evaluated for civil commitment. At the time of the incident, the man said he had medical problems and was tired of "all the electricity" under his skin.
by Alisa Roth

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St. Paul cop who kicked man indicted for excessive force

St. Paul cop who kicked man indicted for excessive force

The indictment, sought by the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division, includes one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, which carries a maximum 10 years in prison.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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Federal watchdog finds government ignored emoluments clause with Trump hotel

Federal watchdog finds government ignored emoluments clause with Trump hotel

The Inspector General for the General Services Administration, said that agency lawyers decided to ignore the constitutional issues when they reviewed the lease after Trump won the 2016 election.
by Peter Overby

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Closs family: Appreciate sympathy from suspect's father

Closs family: Appreciate sympathy from suspect's father

The grandfather of a Wisconsin girl who was kidnapped after her parents were killed in October said Wednesday that he appreciates the sympathy being expressed by the suspect's father.
by Associated Press

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Complaint in Closs case could be road map for prosecution

Complaint in Closs case could be road map for prosecution

One defense attorney wondered if the complaint, which focused almost entirely on Jayme Closs' abduction and her escape, was "designed to send a signal to the defense that the evidence against their client is overwhelming."
by The Associated Press

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Feds list what they call Manafort lies but few details visible in blacked out filing

Feds list what they call Manafort lies but few details visible in blacked out filing

The special counsel's office wants a judge to consider Manafort's plea agreement void after what the government calls false statements; Manafort argues he didn't breach his deal.

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