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Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock posts online confessional of sexual misconduct

Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock posts online confessional of sexual misconduct

Spurlock, who made the 2004 Oscar-nominated "Super Size Me," detailed an encounter in college that the woman viewed as rape and a sexual harassment settlement he concluded with a former employee.

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PBS host Tavis Smiley suspended after sexual misconduct investigation

Variety reports Smiley had sexual relationships with subordinates who were afraid their jobs were on the line. Smiley is the second PBS talk show host suspended in the wake of misconduct allegations.

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Report: 3 women accuse music mogul Russell Simmons of rape

Report: 3 women accuse music mogul Russell Simmons of rape

Simmons vehemently denied what he called "these horrific accusations," saying in a statement emailed to The Associated Press that "all of my relations have been consensual."
by The Associated Press

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As 'net neutrality' vote nears, some brace for a long fight

As 'net neutrality' vote nears, some brace for a long fight

As the federal government prepares to unravel sweeping net-neutrality rules that guaranteed equal access to the internet, advocates of the regulations are bracing for a long fight.
by The Associated Press

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Human feet still washing up in Pacific Northwest, but don't panic

Human feet still washing up in Pacific Northwest, but don't panic

For years, human feet have been bobbing ashore in Washington State and British Columbia. Last week another was found on Vancouver Island. No foul play has ever been uncovered.

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I-94 traffic stop in North Dakota yields 200 pounds of pot

A traffic stop on Interstate 94 in southeastern North Dakota ended with officers seizing nearly 200 pounds of marijuana. Stutsman Sheriff Chad Kaiser says the bust likely was the largest in county history.
by The Associated Press

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Hennepin sheriff will continue to oversee crime lab, but proposal for change not dead

Hennepin sheriff will continue to oversee crime lab, but proposal for change not dead

Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene, who introduced the proposal as a budget amendment, said it is important that the board looks at the crime lab and its governance, possibly early next year.
by Peter Cox

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Former Mpls. officer sentenced in 2016 assault case

Former Mpls. officer sentenced in 2016 assault case

Former Minneapolis police officer Christopher Reiter has been sentenced to 6 months in a workhouse and 3 years of probation after being convicted of an on duty assault.
by Brandt Williams

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'On Point' radio host Ashbrook facing misconduct allegations

The allegations against Tom Ashbrook include engaging in "creepy" sex talks and unwanted hugs and neck and back rubs to other people associated with the show.
by The Associated Press

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