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Activist calls for change in ND hate crime prosecutions

George Gonzales,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo activist is calling for change from state officials in addressing hate crimes. A North Dakota century code enacted in 1973 considers hate crimes to be class B misdemeanors. Demonstrators are asking for the Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office to work with law enforcement officials across the state to ensure hate crimes are being prosecuted…
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Moorhead Officer Will Not Be Disciplined For Striking Handcuffed Woman

Officer Matthew Lambert has been returned to active duty. 
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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) – Disciplinary action will not be taken against a Moorhead, Minn. police officer who had been accused of assaulting a handcuffed woman. Officer Matthew Lambert has been returned to active duty.  Lambert was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. “There is not discipline” Moorhead Police Chief Shannon Monroe said.  “There was a…