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Politics
Justice Department Brings Federal Criminal Charges Against Derek Chauvin, 3 Others
Prosecutors accuse the former officer and others of using excessive force and violating George Floyd's rights. The rare federal charges follow state charges in a trial where Chauvin was convicted.
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Law & Courts
Federal Investigators Search Rudy Giuliani's Apartment Over Ukraine Ties
The former New York City mayor has been under investigation for years by federal authorities, who have been looking into his business dealings in Ukraine.
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National
Civil Rights Group Calls On Justice Dept. To Suspend Local Police Grants
A major civil rights group is demanding the attorney general pause federal grants to local police until he confirms they aren't engaging in discrimination, citing more police killings of Black people.
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National
U.S. Department Of Justice To Investigate The Minneapolis Police Department
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that it will investigate the Minneapolis Police Department for possible patterns of excessive use of force and discriminatory practices.
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Politics
DOJ To Investigate Minneapolis Police For Possible Patterns Of Excessive Force
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the inquiry a day after a jury convicted former officer Dereck Chauvin on murder charges in the death of George Floyd.
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National
What's Next For Derek Chauvin: Legal Implications Now That He's Been Convicted
Much awaits Derek Chauvin. His sentencing will come in eight weeks, and on his most serious charge — unintentional second degree murder — he faces about over 12 years under sentencing guidelines.
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Politics
Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Say They're Anxious To See More Action From Biden
President Biden pledged that criminal justice reform would be a key theme of his administration. But some advocates say they're anxious to see more action.
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Law & Courts
When It Comes To Email, Some Prisoners Say Attorney-Client Privilege Has Been Erased
Within the Federal Bureau of Prisons, inmates are asked to "voluntarily" agree to electronic monitoring in order to use the bureau's email system. But critics say there's nothing voluntary about it.
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Politics
'We're Going To Keep Digging,' FBI Director Wray Says Of Capitol Siege
In a rare interview, FBI Director Christopher Wray told NPR that the bureau will keep working on the sprawling investigation "no matter how long it takes."
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Politics
Whistleblowers Allege Improper Hiring At Justice Department During Trump's Last Days
The whistleblowers accuse Jeffrey Bossert Clark of conducting a "sham" process and elevating a person who volunteered to defend a controversial Trump policy on abortion access.