Crime, Law and Justice

Family found safe after shooting, kidnapping prompt Amber Alert; suspect arrested
Authorities in central Minnesota say a pregnant woman and her four children were found safe Friday morning, hours after they were reportedly abducted at gunpoint from a home near Brainerd. The suspect is also believed to have fatally shot another man.
Man who killed eagles on a Native American reservation gets nearly 4 years in prison
A Washington state man who authorities say led a wildlife trafficking ring on a Native American reservation in Montana that killed thousands of eagles and hawks was sentenced to nearly four years in prison. 
Minneapolis city officials plan independent review of police handling of shooting case
Minneapolis city officials said Thursday there will be an independent review of the Minneapolis Police Department’s handling of a south Minneapolis shooting. The announcement came after City Council voted to request a review of the shooting of Davis Moturi on Oct. 23.
Minneapolis will pay man who witnessed Floyd’s murder $30,000
On Thursday the Minneapolis City Council agreed to settle McMillian’s lawsuit which alleges that he suffered from emotional distress due to what he experienced. 
Grand jury indicts 11 alleged Lows members amid federal gang crackdown
Prosecutors say that the defendants are responsible for a spate of murders and attempted murders over the last three years targeting their rivals.
Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical
Some residents and business owners say they’re glad the city is putting resources towards improving the intersection’s infrastructure. But others say they don’t want the city tearing up the streets — at least before they feel the city has addressed their demands for justice.