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Texas attorney general faces securities fraud chargesThe Texas GOP released a statement saying that Ken Paxton deserved his say in court and praised his first seven months on the job, including his recent investigation of Planned Parenthood.
Holmes jury keeps execution as option in sentencing phaseThe same jury last month convicted James Holmes of killing 12 people and injuring 70 in the July 2012 attack at a suburban Denver movie theater.
Murders spike in Baltimore: Post Freddie Gray effect?Baltimore had 45 homicides in July, the highest monthly murder rate in 43 years.
Sandra Bland case: Texas cop once warned about 'unprofessional conduct'Texas Trooper Brian Encinia, who stopped Sandra Bland for failing to signal a lane change, was cautioned about "unprofessional conduct" in a 2014 incident.
Get out of jail free: US cities eye bail reform, other efforts to help poorAfter a series of tragedies, cities are using a variety of tools – from eliminating bail for nonviolent offenses to pairing police officers with mental health professionals – to reduce overcrowding in America's jails.
Cincinnati shooting tests 'blue wall of silence'Former University of Cincinnati officer Ray Tensing alleges that motorist Samuel DuBose put his life in danger – an account corroborated by two other officers. But prosecutors say Mr. Tensing’s body camera suggests another scenario.
First LookMaryland governor shutters 'deplorable' Baltimore jailGov. Larry Hogan announced the immediate closure of the Baltimore City Detention Center on Thursday, calling the facility a 'black eye' and 'embarrassment' for the state of Maryland.
First LookFamily of black man killed during traffic stop urges calmAubrey DuBose, the victim's brother, said the family is upset but wants any reaction to the case to be nonviolent and done in a way that honors his brother's style.
First LookOhio prosecutor: Indicted cop 'should never have been a police officer'An Ohio grand jury on Wednesday indicted Ray Tensing, a University of Cincinnati police officer, for fatally shooting a black motorist during a traffic stop.
N.Y. prison worker pleads guilty to aiding killers' escapeJoyce Mitchell faces a sentence of two to seven years in prison under terms of a plea deal with prosecutors.
Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard to be released on parole this fall, lawyers sayPollard was eligible for parole in November as part of the terms of his sentence.
Mass trials to handle illegal immigration: Solution or inhumane?Operation Streamline is a get-tough approach to illegal immigration that could be an important part of any compromise deal on immigration reform.
California animal activists arrested after releasing 5,740 minkThe FBI arrested Joseph Brian Buddenberg and Nicole Juanita Kissane, both of Oakland, Calif., and they were charged with conspiracy to violate the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act.
Aurora theater shooting jury says death penalty can be consideredJurors determined that capital punishment is justified because James Holmes murdered a large number of victims.
Dylann Roof indicted on 33 federal charges, including hate crimesThe Federal charges against the accused shooter – including hate crimes, firearms violations and obstructing the practice of religion – have been expected since Roof was arrested following the June 17 shootings at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Sandra Bland video: Should dash cam footage be edited, and how?The Texas Department of Public Safety says that apparent irregularities in the video showing the controversial arrest of a woman who later died in jail are due to glitches. But the incident illustrates broader questions about how police camera footage should be handled.
Can Andre Anderson help build trust as Ferguson's new interim police chief?Ferguson leaders introduced a new interim police chief Wednesday. Andre Anderson, a black police commander from Arizona, is touted for his knack for community outreach in policing.
Chattanooga shooting: How ways to catch a 'lone wolf' terrorist failedMuhammad Youssuf Abdulazeez, who killed five personnel at US military facilities in Chattanooga, Tenn., had not raised enough suspicion to be tracked as a potential 'lone wolf' terrorist.
Widening scandal at state drug lab in Mass. exposes opportunities for reformAt first, Sonja Farak, a state forensic chemist in western Massachusetts, was charged in two cases of misconduct at her workplace. But newly public documents suggest that her misconduct may affect tens of thousands of cases.
One year after Eric Garner's death, a quest for path out of 'police-community hostility'One year ago, bystander videos captured the arrest and killing by chokehold of Eric Garner. His death began a year of bipartisan soul-searching as many began to contemplate what needs to be done as the nation moves forward.
