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Crime, Law and Justice

Freeman called a grand jury in Ruszczyk killing. Why?

Freeman called a grand jury in Ruszczyk killing. Why?

Experts say Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman's move to impanel a grand jury while still planning to make his own charging decision about officer Mohamed Noor means he's using the secret panel and proceedings as an investigatory tool.
by Riham Feshir

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Red Cross endorsed top official despite sexual misconduct claims, ProPublica reports

Red Cross endorsed top official despite sexual misconduct claims, ProPublica reports

The American Red Cross forced out a top official amid sexual misconduct accusations, but it still gave glowing references when asked by an aid organization seeking to hire him, ProPublica reports.
by Steve Inskeep

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The Red Cross forced out an exec over sexual harassment -- then helped him land a job at Save the Children

The Red Cross forced out an exec over sexual harassment -- then helped him land a job at Save the Children

A senior Red Cross official harassed a subordinate and was accused of raping another. The charity's now-general counsel David Meltzer praised him on his way out for "leadership" and "dedication."
by ProPublica Staff

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Here's what a grand jury could mean in the Ruszczyk case

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman is convening a grand jury in the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota law professor JaneAnne Murray about what the grand jury could do.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Grand juries, explained

Grand juries, explained

Convening a grand jury is one way a prosecutor can determine whether to bring charges against someone who is suspected of committing a crime. Here's a look at how grand juries work, why they exist and what makes them so controversial.
by Cody Nelson and MPR News Staff

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