Crime, Law and Justice

Final three defendants plead guilty in Minnesota murder case taken away from local prosecutor
In a plea agreement, Erick Haynes pleaded guilty Monday to one count of first-degree murder in the 2022 death of Zaria McKeever. Eriana Haynes and Tavion James pleaded guilty to one count each of aiding an offender after the fact for helping to cover up the shooting.
Advisory panel narrows field for two Minnesota Supreme Court justice seats
A merit selection panel advanced six candidates for the seats due to come open in coming months. Gov. Tim Walz will have the final say on which two candidates will be appointed to the court.
Court gives final approval to 3M ‘forever chemicals’ settlement
A federal judge has approved 3M’s more-than-$10 billion settlement with drinking water suppliers over contamination from so-called “forever chemicals.” The settlement resolves class-action lawsuits.
Inside Minnesota Supreme Court oral arguments over felon voting law
For the second time in recent years, the Minnesota Supreme Court is examining laws that dictate when people convicted of felonies are allowed back in the voting booth.
Officers, suspect injured during weekend standoff in Burnsville
Two police officers and a suspect were injured during a standoff in Burnsville over the weekend. Authorities said the two officers had minor injuries. The female suspect sustained non-life-threatening injuries. 
Some homes in Woodbury were evacuated for several hours early Monday after a person with a weapon reportedly barricaded himself inside a home. Just after 6:30 a.m., Woodbury police said the person had been taken into custody.
Texas appeals court acquits Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction
The court said the state did not have enough evidence to prove that Mason knew she was ineligible to vote when she cast a ballot in the 2016 election. She was facing a five-year prison sentence.