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Case against Jayme's suspected kidnapper complicated despite 'I did it'

Case against Jayme's suspected kidnapper complicated despite 'I did it'

Jake T. Patterson's alleged admission to police that he killed James and Denise Closs and abducted their 13-year-old daughter Jayme doesn't make it an open-and-shut case, legal observers say.
by Brandt Williams

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GOP, DFL lawmakers seek to trim special ed paperwork

GOP, DFL lawmakers seek to trim special ed paperwork

Concerned about the paperwork pressures on Minnesota's special education teachers, state senators on Thursday offered bipartisan legislation that they said would reduce those paperwork demands by up to 52 hours per student.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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On day Jayme escaped, suspect sought job -- with dodgy resume

On day Jayme escaped, suspect sought job -- with dodgy resume

The Wisconsin man suspected of kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents apparently applied for a job online the day that Jayme escaped, calling himself an "honest guy" even though his resume contains inaccuracies about his work experience.
by Associated Press

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Deputy cleared in Crystal shooting

No criminal charges will be filed against a Hennepin County sheriff's deputy for shooting and wounding a man during a stand-off in Crystal.
by Associated Press

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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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