Crime, Law and Justice

April 29, 2018 4:05 PM

Minnesota woman accused in 2 deaths appears in Florida court

A judge on Sunday granted 56-year-old Lois Riess a pretrial detention hearing, but the date hasn't been determined.

by Associated Press

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April 29, 2018 11:00 AM

A new approach to incarceration in the U.S.: responsibility

Authorities in Massachusetts want to cut the recidivism rate for men ages 18 to 24. They're trying a new program based on a German model that teaches responsibility as a means to greater freedoms.

by Cristina Quinn

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April 28, 2018 1:15 PM

Minneapolis man charged with murder in shooting death

Willie Brown Jr., 35, is accused of shooting and killing Dwayne Hawkins, 29, of Minneapolis.

by Associated Press

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April 27, 2018 3:33 PM

After review, Ramsey County officials look to improve how sex assault cases are handled

After a two-year review of sexual assault cases found that victims were dropping out of the process in 26 percent of cases, Ramsey County officials are making some changes.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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April 27, 2018 12:48 PM

More people charged in international fentanyl operation

U.S. prosecutors have charged 10 more people in an international fentanyl trafficking operation they say led to overdose deaths in four states.

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April 27, 2018 3:37 AM

Former NBC correspondent accuses Tom Brokaw of sexual misconduct

Linda Vester, who worked for a decade at NBC before moving to Fox News, says the legendary news anchor groped her and forcibly tried to kiss her on two separate occasions in the 1990s.

by Tanya Ballard Brown and Scott Neuman

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April 26, 2018 2:42 PM

Documents: St. Paul light rail operator caused fatal crash, exposed possible 'loophole' in law

A light rail train operator went through a stop signal and struck a car, killing the 29-year-old driver and injuring his passenger in July.

by Tim Nelson

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April 26, 2018 2:31 PM

Minneapolis officer found guilty of assaulting unconscious woman

A jury of eight women and four men say Minneapolis police officer Thomas Tichich, 49, is guilty of third degree criminal sexual conduct.

by Brandt Williams

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April 26, 2018 1:04 PM

Woman accuses state Rep. Rod Hamilton of criminal sexual conduct

A woman filed a police complaint against a Republican state representative for unwelcome touching. Prosecutors say there is not enough evidence for criminal charges.

by Brian Bakst