Crime, Law and Justice

Jack Smith files superseding indictment against Trump in Jan. 6 case
Special counsel Jack Smith has been consulting with other officials inside the Justice Department about the case, which accuses Donald Trump of leading a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election.
Two people part of telemarketing scam sentenced to serve years in prison
Anthony Eugene Moulder and Abdou-Rahmane Diallo were sentenced to 10 years and 7 1/2 years respectively in prison for their roles in the scam. Both pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud charges.
From cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats 'all at once'
The head of the FBI says America is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling. FBI Director Christopher Wray says he is “hard pressed to think of a time in my career where so many different kinds of threats are all elevated at once.”
Wife of Department of Corrections commissioner charged with attempted murder of son
The estranged wife of Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell faces a charge of attempted murder of the couple’s disabled adult son. Court documents allege that Julie Myhre-Schnell put a high dose of her anti-anxiety medication in her son’s feeding bag late last year. 
Minneapolis community safety group asks city council for more money
The Unity Community Mediation Team — which has formally worked with the Minneapolis Police Department on reform since 2003 — asked the city council Wednesday for $937,900 to help cover costs. 
More police, cameras at the Minnesota State Fair in 2024
The State Fair Police Department is now 185 strong, up from 170 last year and 130 in 2022. Another hundred or so officers from local, state and federal agencies will flesh out the ranks charged with the responsibility of two million fairgoers, employees, volunteers and vendors.
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago's Israeli consulate on second night of DNC
Multiple pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested after clashing with police during a protest that began outside the Israeli consulate and spilled out onto the surrounding streets on the second night of the Democratic National Convention.