Class action by black farmers OK'd in discrimination case
A federal judge ruled that more than 400 black farmers from 15 states may pursue their USDA discrimination claims as a class action. The ruling unites cases over denied loans and blocked complaints, with a Feb. 1 trial date planned and a broad 1983–1997 farming window.
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Munson admits lying to police about gun during family dispute
C R Munson finance commissioner testified he lied when asked about a gun at the Jenk cabin after a July 31 tavern incident. He described conflicts with brother Gunnar over company credit and family tensions before a Lake Delhi weekend that led to police involvement and past infidelities allegations. Testimony resumes Monday.
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Krouse Convicted on Lesser Counts in Fatal Crash
Krouse testified that a February confrontation with Rathjen and Frendie included a crowbar and Mace threat. Jurors found malice lacking for murder. Krouse was drunk at the time of the crash that killed Rathjen’s daughter Jennifer. Rathjen criticized the verdict, while his family awaits sentencing and custody arrangements for Jennifer’s children.
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