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Minnesota Attorney General Shuts Wrongful Conviction Unit After Trump Funding Cut
The Minnesota Attorney General has shut down a unit dedicated to reviewing possible wrongful convictions, citing a cut in funding from the Trump administration. This decision impacts efforts to re-examine past cases.
1 Jul, 23:15 — 2 Jul, 09:43
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The IndependentMostly Factual53d ago
Trump pulls the plug on program that reviewed possible wrongful convictions, AG says
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said on Wednesday he was shutting down his office's Conviction Review Unit that looked into potential wrongful convictions
By Kanishka Singh
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual54d ago
Minnesota attorney general shuts unit reviewing wrongful convictions, cites Trump funding cut
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