‘CALLOUS LIARS’
Rep. Brian Sims, who quietly donated a kidney in January, launched an epic rant against Republican leaders on Wednesday for hiding a COVID-19 case in their ranks.
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AVOIDABLE?
In 2008, Derek Chauvin barged into Ira Toles’ home while responding to a domestic-violence call and shot him at close range, leaving him with a permanent hole in his stomach.
‘DEEP, PROFOUND RACISM’
Six years ago, a Minneapolis man was left with broken teeth after a violent arrest by Officer Tou Thao.
‘WILD WEST COWBOYS’
A sting operation. An early-morning shootout. And a trail of evidence pointing to insane antics by elected lawmen.
DEVELOPING
William Sadleir, the recently ousted head of Aviron Pictures, has been charged with fraud for allegedly using PPP funds to pay off his credit-card debt and car loans.
ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Friends and family of Jennifer Dulos said Friday they are still “haunted” by her mysterious disappearance a year ago.
‘SENSELESS CRIME’
Tushar Atre was kidnapped from his home on Oct. 1. Hours later, authorities found the CEO’s body near his cannabis-manufacturing facility.
‘HELD ACCOUNTABLE’
William Bryan Jr. has been charged with felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment in connection with the death of Ahmaud Arbery, authorities said.
‘GOING TO KILL HIM’
Marvia Gray and her 43-year-old son say they were “violently and physically seized” by officers after being falsely accused of stealing a TV at a Sam’s Club in St. Louis.
‘DIRTY TRICKS’
The Atilis owner railed on Instagram that his governor is pulling “dirty tricks” after his sewer line backed up—and a backlash over his drunk-driving accident that killed a teen.
