Crime, Law and Justice

January 18, 2018 5:55 PM

'This is depraved conduct': Couple charged with torture after kids found shackled

Their 13 children, who range from 2 years old to 29, allegedly suffered years of brutal abuse. Now, the Southern California parents could face life in prison. Officials have released new details.

by Colin Dwyer

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January 18, 2018 4:10 PM

Richfield, police union clash over punishment of officer who slapped a 19-year-old

Richfield's attorney Marylee Abrams told members of a three-judge panel that officer Nate Kinsey's reinstatement poses a public safety risk. However, Kinsey's attorney says he's no threat.

by Brandt Williams

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January 18, 2018 2:05 PM

White pride posters spark concern in St. Joseph

Signs with white nationalist messages appeared on power poles around St. Joseph this week, upsetting some residents of this quiet central Minnesota college town.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 18, 2018 1:02 PM

Guthrie vows to investigate harassment claims

A woman who worked as a carpenter in the scene shop posted a resignation letter on Facebook, alleging that she had been harassed and prevented from reporting it.

by Marianne Combs

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January 18, 2018 8:24 AM

Court: Order to unlock phone with fingerprint constitutional

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that a judge's order requiring a man to provide his fingerprint to unlock his cellphone didn't violate his right against self-incrimination.

by Associated Press

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January 17, 2018 1:02 PM

Murder charge in Rochester case where victim dared gunman to shoot

The Olmsted County attorney said self-defense will likely be raised, but "you can only use the level of force that is being used against you."

by Riham Feshir

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January 17, 2018 12:00 AM

Peter Edelman on poverty and criminal justice

Minneapolis native Peter Edelman was a top aide to Senator Robert F. Kennedy and they tried to raise awareness of poverty in America. Fifty years later, he's written a book about ways to reduce poverty and reform the criminal justice system.

by MPR News Staff

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January 17, 2018 12:00 AM

Corrections commissioner on the future of prisons

Tom Roy spoke about solitary confinement and probation.

by Tom Weber and Jo Erickson

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January 16, 2018 7:24 PM

Navy filing homicide charges against 2 ship commanders

Five officers involved in two Navy ship collisions last year that killed a total of 17 sailors are being charged with negligent homicide, the Navy said Tuesday.

by The Associated Press

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January 16, 2018 5:09 PM

Study: Leasing private Appleton prison would be costly

Along with the upfront cost of renovating the closed private prison in western Minnesota, the costs to operate it would be significantly higher than leasing space in county jails, according to a new report.

by Mark Steil

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