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Court questions lab test used to convict rapist

The Supreme Court has questioned the testimony of a DNA expert that helped convict a man of rape, the latest high court case to focus on the meaning of the constitutional requirement that defendants be able to confront witnesses against them.

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After crime, punishment awaits ex-Gov. Blagojevich

After crime, punishment awaits ex-Gov. Blagojevich

In comments that could signal a lengthy prison sentence for Rod Blagojevich, Judge James Zagel made it clear that he did not believe the suggestion made by defense attorneys that Blagojevich was duped by aides and advisers.

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Feds claim sex discrimination at Minn. boat plant

The federal government is suing Brunswick Corp. and Lund Boat Co. over alleged sex discrimination at a Lund boat plant in Minnesota.

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Minn. high court tosses shutdown spending lawsuit

The Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit from Republican state senators who argued that a district court lacked authority to order continued state spending during last summer's government shutdown.

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'Victim 1' hires lawyers in Penn State abuse case

The person known as "Victim 1" in the Penn State child sex-abuse case has hired legal counsel.

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Lawyers: Bullet was switched at Sirhan's trial

Lawyers representing convicted assassin Sirhan Sirhan argue that new forensic tests show he is innocent of the 1968 killing of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.

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Judge denies Blagojevich request to hear new tapes

Judge denies Blagojevich request to hear new tapes

The federal judge who will sentence Rod Blagojevich had harsh words for the former Illinois governor's attorneys.

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Ohio judge won't dismiss Somali torture claim suit

A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging torture claims against a former Somali military colonel who lives in Ohio.

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Judge throws out MPR's light rail lawsuit against Met Council

Judge throws out MPR's light rail lawsuit against Met Council

A court has thrown out Minnesota Public Radio's breach-of-contract suit against the Metropolitan Council over noise and vibrations that will be caused by an under-construction light rail line.
by Rupa Shenoy

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