Crime, Law and Justice

January 13, 2018 7:03 AM

Brother of U.S. man killed fighting for ISIS sentenced

Marchello McCain, who was convicted of shooting at two people in Minnesota in 2005, also pleaded guilty in 2016 to six counts of being a felon in possession of guns, ammunition and body armor.

by Associated Press

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January 12, 2018 4:06 PM

Former St. Cloud priest, teacher added to list of likely abusers

A Catholic priest in the St. Cloud diocese who taught at Cathedral High School in the 1970s has been added to a list of clergy who likely abused children.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 12, 2018 6:45 AM

State Department warns Americans not to travel to 5 Mexican states

The highest-level alert cites deadly violence and widespread crime. The frequency of attacks has "limited the U.S. government's ability to provide emergency services to citizens."

by NPR Staff

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January 11, 2018 5:54 PM

Man charged with fatally stabbing his brother in Plymouth

A 25-year-old man is charged with fatally stabbing his brother at a Plymouth apartment complex after an argument about rent money.

by The Associated Press

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January 11, 2018 3:08 PM

Charges: Twin Cities figure skating coach sexually abused student

Thomas Joseph Incantalupo, 47, of St. Louis Park faces criminal sexual conduct counts for having sex with one of his students, who was 14 when the abuse began, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Thursday.

by MPR News Staff

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January 11, 2018 2:45 PM

Puerto Rico fears post-Maria murder surge: 11 days, 32 slain

The storm has plunged much of the island into darkness, increased economic hardship and contributed to a sickout by police, all fueling lawlessness.

by Associated Press

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January 11, 2018 4:00 AM

Lynch has appealed sexual misconduct cases at U of M. Now what?

Minnesota Gopher basketball player Reggie Lynch has appealed two cases in which internal University of Minnesota investigations found he violated student codes of conduct. Here's a look at the process.

by Peter Cox

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January 11, 2018 12:00 AM

How do prosecutors decide whether to charge police in fatal shootings?

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi joined MPR's Tom Weber in the studio to talk about how prosecutors make decisions and some of the pressures and decisions Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman may be facing in the shooting of Justine Ruszczyk.

by Tom Weber

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January 10, 2018 8:33 PM

Elderly Christmas cannabis couple arrested again, facing new drug charges

In December, the couple reportedly told police in Nebraska they intended to give the pot as gifts. On Tuesday, they were pulled over not far away on suspicion of possessing $18,000 in drug money.

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January 10, 2018 5:06 PM

Security becomes more visible as Super Bowl approaches

Security arrangements, including fencing and barriers, are starting to go up around U.S. Bank Stadium.

by Tim Nelson

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