Crime, Law and Justice

October 4, 2018 6:00 PM

'We believe survivors': Demonstrators throng Capitol Hill to protest Kavanaugh

They came from as far as Alaska to march on the Supreme Court and a Senate office building. As Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote looms, the protesters lobbied the few remaining undecided senators.

by Colin Dwyer

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October 4, 2018 1:57 PM

Does the public still have faith in the Supreme Court?

Does the polarization around Supreme Court nominees impact the public's faith in future decisions handed down by the court?

by Stephanie Curtis and Elizabeth Shockman

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October 4, 2018 11:47 AM

Parole possible in 60 years for man who killed grandparents

A Minnesota man convicted of killing his grandparents has been sentenced to life in prison with parole only a possibility in 60 years.

by Associated Press

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October 4, 2018 1:34 AM

7 law enforcement officers shot, 1 killed in South Carolina

The incident began around 4 p.m. just outside the city of Florence as deputies tried to serve a search warrant. Authorities say a suspect is in custody.

by Sasha Ingber

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October 3, 2018 8:35 PM

Police won't investigate Ellison for abuse; cite conflict

The Minneapolis Police Department said Wednesday that it won't investigate domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison due to a conflict of interest.

by The Associated Press

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October 3, 2018 4:54 PM

Mother of man killed by Hastings police wants answers

"There's non-lethal ways of dealing with someone who's not in their right mind," said Tanya Johnson. "We're not supposed to be killing these people, we're supposed to be helping them."

by Brandt Williams

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October 3, 2018 11:17 AM

St. Cloud man charged with strangling acquaintance

Court documents say a St. Cloud man accused of killing a woman he met at a wedding told investigators God told him he needed to kill someone and that he would be able to resurrect that person.

by Associated Press

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October 2, 2018 5:30 PM

Trump mocks Ford's testimony at rally, begs crowd to 'think of your son'

Backlash is building in conservative circles in reaction to the fight over the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. It could energize GOP voters, with midterm elections just over a month away.

by Miles Parks

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October 2, 2018 1:37 PM

Mother, kids missing from southern Minnesota found in Moorhead

Authorities had asked for the public's help finding Izetta Cooley, who was court-ordered to not have contact with the children but who showed up for them at the home where they were staying Saturday.

by MPR News Staff