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The Pandemic Raised The Price Of Ammunition, Leaving Police Departments Struggling

5:00am July 09, 2021

by Adam Pinsker

Small and midsized police departments are having a hard time acquiring ammunition. Some of it is pandemic and supply chain related and prices are soaring - putting strains on already tight budgets.

An Innocent Man Walks Free From A 60-Year Sentence With Help From A Journalist

1:37pm July 08, 2021

by Terry Gross

Seven years into his 60-year sentence, Yutico Briley wrote a letter to Emily Bazelon, who writes about the criminal justice system. They both reflect on Briley's long path to exoneration.

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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks during a campaign event for Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa on June 21 in New York.

An Appeals Court Has Suspended Rudy Giuliani's Ability To Practice Law In D.C.

8:00am July 08, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The suspension by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and a New York state appellate court stems from Rudy Giuliani's attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

A coalition of more than 30 states on Wednesday sued Google for allegedly abusing its power it has over developers through its Google Play store on Google devices, like Androids.

National

More Than 30 States Sue Google Over 'Extravagant' Fees In Google Play Store

10:30pm July 07, 2021

by Bobby Allyn

It's the latest government challenge over how Big Tech controls app stores. Officials say Google acts like a monopoly by abusing the power it has over how people pay for apps on Google devices.

Alan Hostetter, seen here in May 2020, became a leading activist against coronavirus-related lockdown policies in Orange County, Calif. Hostetter, a former police chief and yoga instructor, is now facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the insu

What Led A Police Chief Turned Yoga Instructor To The Capitol Riot?

9:49pm July 07, 2021

by Tom Dreisbach

Alan Hostetter, once a police chief and yoga instructor, became known for protesting pandemic lockdowns in California. He's now facing conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the U.S. Capitol riot.

#FreeBritney activists protesting outside a Los Angeles courthouse, sporting a sign that reads "Investigate Ingham!"

Britney Spears' Lawyer, Samuel Ingham III, Requests To Resign

8:13pm July 06, 2021

by Andrew Limbong

The court appointed lawyer has represented the pop star since the beginning of her conservatorship. At Spears' explosive hearing last month, she expressed wishes to hire her own lawyer.

National

Trial Will Decide Who Can Be Labeled A Domestic Terrorist

4:42pm July 06, 2021

by Conrad Wilson

The government once considered members of eco and animal rights groups top national security threats. But are they domestic terrorists? An upcoming court trial will debate who gets that label.

Chicago police Superintendent David Brown talks with members of the press outside Stroger Hospital, where two officers were brought after being shot during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

National

4th Of July Shootings Across The Country Killed More Than 180 People

10:48am July 06, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

The Gun Violence Archive reports that shootings across the country this holiday weekend claimed the lives of more than 180 people.

Politics & Government

Where The Investigation Stands Into The Jan. 6 Insurrection

7:23am July 06, 2021

It was six months ago that a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. That deadly event stunned the nation, led to Donald Trump's second impeachment and spurred a massive federal probe.

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Lawyer Calls SCOTUS Decision Backing Tribal Police Authority A 'Victory'

5:13pm July 04, 2021

NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks to attorney Mary Kathryn Nagle about how a recent Supreme Court decision could affect the policing of crimes on reservations, especially violence against women.