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May 19, 2013

Crime

Bakdash guilty of second-degree murder, not guilty of first-degree

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Mar. 06, 2012
The jury began deliberations Monday afternoon and came to a unanimous verdict Tuesday just before 3 p.m.

Bakdash case is now in jury’s hands

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Mar. 06, 2012
Bakdash is charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder for an April hit-and-run in Dinkytown.

In testimony, Bakdash says he didn’t intend to kill

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Mar. 05, 2012
The jury is expected to begin deliberating Monday afternoon.

Witness: Bakdash said he was ‘after the guy’ he fought with that night

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Mar. 01, 2012
A co-worker told the court Bakdash said he sped up when he thought he saw a man who mocked him at the bar.

Witnesses testify in second day of hit-and-run case

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Feb. 29, 2012
The Hennepin County District Court heard from witnesses of the crash and from the man who bought Timothy Bakdash’s car after.

MPD efforts reduce youth crime rates

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Feb. 29, 2012
UMPD juvenile arrests decreased by 53 percent within a decade.

Students report 29 thefts, burglaries in U dorms since fall

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Feb. 28, 2012
Despite security improvements, thefts in residence halls are still common.

Court hears opening arguments of Dinkytown hit-and-run trial

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Feb. 28, 2012
Defense attorney said Bakdash didn't intend to hurt the hit-and-run victims.

Supposed basketball team suspect in on-campus thefts

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Feb. 28, 2012
An iPhone and iPod were allegedly stolen by team members.

Court hears opening arguments in Bakdash trial

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Feb. 27, 2012
The defense argued that Timothy Bakdash didn't mean to kill anyone.

U student assaulted on Huron Boulevard

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Feb. 23, 2012
The student was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Thieves often strike at house parties

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Feb. 22, 2012
U students had valuables stolen during a party Saturday.

Hennepin County violent crime down

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Feb. 21, 2012
Violent crimes in the county have decreased 38 percent since 2006, which includes a 6 percent drop from 2010 to 2011.

Trial for Dinkytown hit-and-run begins Tuesday

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Feb. 21, 2012
Timothy Bakdash allegedly drove into a group of pedestrians last year, killing one.

Responses to TXT-U alert system aid in arrest

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Feb. 14, 2012
Also, a fight in Arby’s ends with a chair through the window.

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