Crime, Law and Justice

Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt
Tuesday’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees was the latest in a series of congressional sessions dedicated to the law enforcement lapses and missed communications that preceded the shooting.
Aitkin County prosecutors oppose release of man serving life for 1998 murder
The Aitkin County Attorney’s Office is opposing the release of a man serving a life sentence for a 1998 murder who alleges that he was wrongfully convicted. The Minnesota Attorney General’s conviction review unit recommended in June that Brian Pippitt be exonerated.
Texas firm bills taxpayers $578k for Moriarty’s ill-fated trooper prosecution
The outside lawyers concluded that the stop was “horribly executed,” but that they were unlikely to overcome defense arguments that the shooting was justified. The firm’s attorneys billed the county $850 per hour.
Minneapolis police investigate string of violent crimes in recent days
Minneapolis police are investigating a string of violent incidents that have taken place since last Thursday, including three homicides over the weekend. The department is increasing patrols in high-crime areas in response.