Crime, Law and Justice

Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
The Supreme Court is keeping on hold the latest multibillion-dollar student debt relief plan from the Biden administration, while multiple lawsuits make their way through lower courts.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell enters not guilty plea to burglary charge
DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell from Woodbury has entered a not guilty plea in a felony burglary case in Becker County. The defense withdrew a motion to dismiss the case and asked for a jury trial. A hearing scheduled for Friday has been cancelled.
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.”