Crime, Law and Justice

January 24, 2018 10:27 AM

Minneapolis man guilty in killing of Birdell Beeks

Joshua Ezeka was convicted on all charges for the shooting that killed Birdell Beeks in north Minneapolis in May 2016.

by Jon Collins

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January 24, 2018 9:18 AM

Archdiocese removes priest over misconduct allegations

The archdiocese says an adult has accused the Rev. Thomas Joseph of inappropriate conduct. Joseph says he is innocent and is cooperating with a police investigation.

by Tim Nelson

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January 23, 2018 1:17 PM

Two more plead guilty in fatal robbery of Bloomington drug dealer

Two young suburban women are some of the last of a group of six defendants to plead guilty in the fatal robbery of 19-year-old Corey Elder.

by John Enger

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January 23, 2018 12:55 PM

2 dead, 19 injured in Kentucky school shooting; suspect held

Police were seen leading a teenager away in handcuffs and said the suspect will be charged with murder. It was the nation's first fatal school shooting of 2018.

by The Associated Press

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January 23, 2018 11:00 AM

National Public Radio examines the sexual abuse of people with disabilities

The NPR investigation by reporter Joseph Shapiro highlights this "hidden epidemic."

by Marianne Combs and Manda Lillie

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January 23, 2018 9:52 AM

Armed robbery suspect fatally shot by store employee

Authorities say two suspects attempted to rob Princess Liquors in Maplewood and assaulted an employee. Another worker confronted the suspects and fired a gun, killing one of them.

by The Associated Press

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January 23, 2018 8:55 AM

What happens when suburban police departments don't have enough money?

Small police departments struggling with high crime and low budgets tend to pay fast-food wages, may employ officers with troubled pasts and can miss out on opportunities to learn from mistakes.

by Patrick Smith