Crime, Law and Justice

Bergdahl spared from prison; Trump calls sentence 'disgrace'
Bergdahl pleaded guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy and had faced up to life in prison. The judge had wide leeway because Bergdahl made no deal with prosecutors to limit his sentence.
The White House is on lockdown and one person is in custody Friday morning after reports of "suspicious activity" along the North fence line of the 18-acre complex.
Female lawmakers allege harassment by colleagues in House
The incidents occurred years or even decades ago, usually when the women were young newcomers to Congress. They range from isolated comments at one hearing, to repeated unwanted come-ons, to lewd remarks and even groping on the House floor.
As mental health calls rise, MN police training takes on vital role
Of the 14 Minnesotans shot and killed by police in 2016, six were in a mental health crisis. Some departments now are using actors and role playing to help teach officers de-escalation techniques.
Manafort attacks special counsel's case as 'embellished'
In a court filing Thursday, attorneys said Manafort, who led Trump's campaign for several months last year, has done nothing wrong and doesn't pose a risk of fleeing the country.
Police: Student put body fluids on roommate's belongings
A white Connecticut college student has been charged with smearing body fluids on her black roommate's belongings, and police are saying it was a bias crime.
Police capture suspect in deadly Walmart shooting in Colorado
A day after three customers were shot dead inside the suburban Denver store, authorities arrested the suspected gunman.
Settlement pending in Ventura's case against 'Sniper' author
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and the estate of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle are apparently working toward a settlement in a years-long defamation case.