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Mary Ann Key Book Club
Apr
25
6:30 PM18:30

Mary Ann Key Book Club

For the 6th season, Hennepin County Library and community members will be reading The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton, a memoir about the wrongful conviction and 28-year incarceration of Mr. Hinton. The library is pleased to host Mr. Hinton in conversation with Myron Medcalf on Thursday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. at Minneapolis Central Library.

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Addressing Prosecutorial Misconduct: A Panel Discussion
May
18
12:00 PM12:00

Addressing Prosecutorial Misconduct: A Panel Discussion

Join co-authors of the recent Bench and Bar of Minnesota cover article, "Getting serious about prosecutorial misconduct," for a panel discussion on the state of prosecutorial misconduct in the legal field and what can and should be done to address it. 1.5 CLE ethics credits have been applied for. RSVP here.

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Causes & Consequences of Wrongful Convictions
Mar
30
9:30 AM09:30

Causes & Consequences of Wrongful Convictions

On March 30, managing attorney Jim Mayer and communications & community outreach director Hayley Drozdowski-Poxleitner will share a presentation that explores the causes and consequences of wrongful convictions and how the Great North Innocence Project is remedying these errors and preventing future injustices. Open to U.S. Bank employees only.

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Minnesota CLE Criminal Justice Institute
Aug
24
to Aug 25

Minnesota CLE Criminal Justice Institute

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Staff attorney Jim Mayer is presenting at this year's Minnesota CLE Criminal Justice Institute. His breakout session will discuss the work of the Minnesota Conviction Review Unit, a partnership between the Great North Innocence Project and the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, and include a discussion of the book, Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System by Chris Fabricant and the role that "bad science" plays in wrongful convictions.

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Wrongfully Convicted & Over-Sentenced Family Council Convening
Jun
25
1:00 PM13:00

Wrongfully Convicted & Over-Sentenced Family Council Convening

The Wrongfully Convicted & Over-Sentenced Family Council is convening organizations across the Twin Cities metro who work with and for people impacted by the criminal-legal system to share their work and investigate new ways of collaborating and working collectively to achieve common goals.

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Minneapolis Juneteenth
Jun
18
12:00 PM12:00

Minneapolis Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth in Minneapolis!

Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is one of two freedom celebrations held throughout the United States; the other is the Fourth of July. This year, Minneapolis Parks & Recreation is commemorating Juneteenth Freedom Day with an event on June 18 at Bethune Park in North Minneapolis.

A family-friendly event, the festival will include local vendors, music, stage performances, children’s activities, and great food. A parade will kickoff the event and end its route at Bethune Park at noon.

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