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Saberi sentenced to eight years

Saberi sentenced to eight years

An American journalist and Fargo native jailed in Iran has been convicted of spying and sentenced to eight years in prison, her lawyer said Saturday, dashing any hopes for her quick release.

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Revisiting the criminal code

Revisiting the criminal code

Faced with rising costs and overcrowded prisons, states and some at the federal level are revisiting "get tough on crime" statutes.

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Parents of missing student lobby for quicker searches

The parents of a University of St. Thomas student who went missing 10 days ago are pushing to change state law to allow quicker searches when adults disappear.

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Coleman's next stop: Minnesota Supreme Court

Republican Norm Coleman says he will appeal a three-judge panel's ruling that Democrat Al Franken was the top vote-getter in Minnesota's 2008 U.S. Senate election. The next stop for the case will be the Minnesota Supreme Court.
by Elizabeth Stawicki and Tom Scheck

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Former ACLU head looks back on her legal battles

Former ACLU head looks back on her legal battles

Civil libertarians hailed the election of Barack Obama, but the promise of a different era for the rights of detainees is not clear. Long time civil liberties advocate Nadine Strossen talks about detainee rights, and why she continues to fight for free speech, even speech that offends.

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Gaertner: Terrorism charges would be a 'distraction'

Gaertner: Terrorism charges would be a 'distraction'

The Ramsey County Attorney's Office said today it will drop terrorism charges against eight people charged with conspiracy to commit riots during last year's Republican National Convention in St. Paul. But other charges against the "RNC 8" will stand.
by Tom Scheck

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More delay sought in Texas case naming Coleman donor

More delay sought in Texas case naming Coleman donor

More delays could be ahead for a Texas lawsuit alleging that a friend and donor of Republican Norm Coleman tried to improperly steer money to the then-U.S. senator.

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Criminal intelligence bill runs into stiff opposition at Capitol

Criminal intelligence bill runs into stiff opposition at Capitol

A proposal to give police in Minnesota the authority to collect secret data that isn't directly related to a crime ran into stiff opposition at the Capitol Friday.
by Tim Nelson

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Madoff's lawyer says client will plead guilty

Madoff's lawyer says client will plead guilty

In a courtroom surprise, it was revealed Tuesday that Bernard Madoff will plead guilty Thursday to securities fraud, perjury and other crimes, knowing that he could face up to 150 years in prison for one of the largest frauds in history.

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Lawmakers consider bill to help homeowners avoid foreclosure

Lawmakers consider bill to help homeowners avoid foreclosure

A new bill being considered by state lawmakers would force lenders to negotiate with struggling homeowners to avoid foreclosure.
by Jessica Mador

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