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Minneapolis police officer Michael Roberts pleaded not guilty to corruption charges today in federal court. Roberts, a 27-year veteran of the force, is accused of giving confidential information to a gang member in exchange for money. The case raises some sensitive issues for leaders of the police department. How to assure citizens the alleged actions are isolated. And, that officer Roberts, who is African-American, is not being singled out because of his race.

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