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A woman was found lying in a pool of blood outside a Minnesota business establishment on a recent Monday morning after a shooting. She is said to have been employed at the company. One of her co-workers was arrested and charged with her murder, although he denies shooting the 28-year-old. Minnesota police say that […]
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A 31-year-old hockey coach in Minnesota coached a junior hockey team comprised of players ages 16 to 20 this past summer. He was recently fired from the position after sex offense allegations. The termination occurred after the coach was accused of sexual offenses, although these people were not associated with his team in any way.
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Several recent incidents reportedly led to a major event where a Minnesota man became locked in a standoff with police. Prior to the standoff, police received reports that the man had brandished a gun toward his church pastor. He was also accused of assaulting his wife. Police say that there were several warrants out for
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Not every person accused of a crime in Minnesota is guilty. In fact, many cases never even make it to trial because they are dismissed. Others cases may be heard before a judge or jury, with the defendant being found not guilty. Sadly, it is also possible for an innocent person to be wrongly accused
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If someone winds up facing criminal charges in connection with the loss of another person’s life, that person has a lot at stake, including his or her freedom. Facing a murder charge is serious no matter what the circumstances. In Minnesota there are first-, second- and third-degree murder statutes. Beyond that there are also two
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Police in Savage say they know nothing about criminal charges that have reportedly been filed against a local middle school principal. Several police departments in surrounding areas, however, say they have been conducting a joint-effort undercover operation that resulted in the arrest of the school administrator. He is now facing criminal charges for alleged sex
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A Minnesota man who was accused of assault in June of last year is facing more legal problems. He was already out on $150,000 bail concerning the prior charges, which are still pending. The 29-year-old was arraigned on a recent Monday in a State District Court with respect to new criminal accusations. The man was
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Police sent a Violent Crimes Task Force out with investigators to search two Minnesota residences on a recent Friday morning. The investigation resulted in multiple arrests. Several Minnesota men will now have decisions to make regarding criminal defense options after being charged with multiple felony drug crimes charges. Police seized several items during the searches
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It is not unusual for Minnesota residents and those elsewhere to not fully understand their legal rights. The law, especially criminal law, can have many specifics that the average person does not feel the need to explore until he or she faces a legal predicament. However, most people know that they have the right to
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A woman from another state was reportedly visiting a man in Minnesota during July when a tragedy occurred. The woman died at the man’s residence. Events leading up to her death prompted police to arrest the man, who is now facing third-degree murder regarding the woman’s death. The man was on probation when the incident
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