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Judge releases names of jurors in Derek Chauvin's trial

Judge releases names of jurors in Derek Chauvin's trial

The judge who presided over the trial of Derek Chauvin has made public the names of jurors who convicted the former Minneapolis police officer of murder in the death of George Floyd. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill also Monday released the names of alternates who watched the trial but did not deliberate, as well as questionnaires they filled out during jury selection.
by The Associated Press

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Media makes fresh plea for access to ex-cop Potter's trial

Media makes fresh plea for access to ex-cop Potter's trial

News organizations made a fresh plea Monday to the judge overseeing the case of a former suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of Daunte Wright, asking her to allow live video coverage of the trial because of the continuing threat of COVID-19 and the strong public interest.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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State takes control of Minneapolis nursing home amid financial concerns

State takes control of Minneapolis nursing home amid financial concerns

A recent review of Twin City Gardens Nursing Home found evidence of unpaid bills for oxygen, insurance, medications and electricity and that staff payroll checks had bounced, the Minnesota Department of Health said Monday.
by Peter Cox

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Ex-Wisconsin teacher gets 12 years for secret videotapes

A former Wisconsin high school teacher accused of secretly videotaping undressed students during field trips was sentenced Friday to 12 years in prison after reaching a plea deal with federal prosecutors.
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Ex-officer Noor seeks 41 months in 911 caller's death

Ex-officer Noor seeks 41 months in 911 caller's death

Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who called 911 to report a possible rape behind her home are asking a judge to sentence him to 41 months on a manslaughter charge, the lightest penalty recommended under state sentencing guidelines, according to documents filed Thursday.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Ex-cop Noor to be resentenced Oct. 21 after murder conviction thrown out

Ex-cop Noor to be resentenced Oct. 21 after murder conviction thrown out

The former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a woman who called 911 to report a possible rape behind her home will be resentenced later this month on a lesser charge, after the Minnesota Supreme Court threw out his murder conviction.
by The Associated Press

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Alex Jones loses lawsuits over Sandy Hook 'hoax' conspiracy

Alex Jones loses lawsuits over Sandy Hook 'hoax' conspiracy

A Texas judge has found Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones liable for damages in three defamation lawsuits brought by the parents of two children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre over his claims that the shooting was a hoax.
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