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Ramsey County prosecutor quits over diversion policies

Ramsey County prosecutor quits over diversion policies

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported Wednesday that Richard Dusterhoft resigned earlier this month. He was the trial division director for the county.
by The Associated Press

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Jury in Potter trial ends another day without verdict

A jury has concluded deliberations in the trial for the day. The former Brooklyn Center officer says she meant to use her Taser instead of her gun when she fatally shot Daunte Wright. The jury Tuesday afternoon asked two questions, one of which was about difficulty reaching a decision.
by The Associated Press and Jon Collins

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Judge rejects Purdue Pharma’s sweeping opioid settlement

Judge rejects Purdue Pharma’s sweeping opioid settlement

A federal judge rejected OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement of thousands of lawsuits over the opioid epidemic Thursday because of a provision that would protect members of the Sackler family from facing litigation of their own.
by The Associated Press

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Appeals court to decide if Minnesota DNR can be sued in tribal court

Appeals court to decide if Minnesota DNR can be sued in tribal court

A federal appeals court panel heard arguments Thursday in a wild rice case that tests whether the White Earth Band of Ojibwe can sue the state of Minnesota in tribal court.
by Dan Gunderson

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As the Supreme Court weighs the future of Roe v. Wade, experts look beyond abortion

As the Supreme Court weighs the future of Roe v. Wade, experts look beyond abortion

A decision in the Mississippi abortion case in front of the Supreme Court isn't expected until next year, but some are looking ahead to what else could be at stake if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
by Wynne Davis

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Shadow of Floyd, Chauvin case hangs over Kimberly Potter's trial

Shadow of Floyd, Chauvin case hangs over Kimberly Potter's trial

It’s former Officer Kimberly Potter who’s on trial for the killing of Daunte Wright. But the trial in the same courtroom where ex-cop Derek Chauvin was convicted earlier this year of killing George Floyd is casting its shadow over the proceedings.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press and Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Principal who organized LGBTQ flag display files suit against Marshall's school district

Principal who organized LGBTQ flag display files suit against Marshall's school district

A school administrator has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Marshall public school district for alleged discrimination and removal from her position after hanging an LGBTQ Pride flag in the school cafeteria as part of an inclusivity project.
by Hannah Yang

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The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

The DOJ is targeting unruly airline passengers for prosecution

As millions of Americans hit the skies for Thanksgiving Day travel, the Justice Department announced they are cracking down on criminal behavior of airline passengers.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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