• Technus@lemmy.zip
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    12 days ago

    The suspect faces several charges of second-degree murder.

    This baffles me. Looking up your fucking victim’s addresses isn’t enough evidence of premeditation to qualify for first-degree charges?

    • three@lemmy.zip
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      12 days ago

      In Minnesota, a grand jury is required for first degree. This is just a placeholder charge until they can get a jury.