Crime, Law and Justice

New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
The Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the judge at disgraced movie mogul’s the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office expands youth group violence initiative
The youth group violence initiative will focus on young people who have been in trouble but aren’t on probation. Law enforcement agencies in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park will refer them to outreach workers, who provide support with services like employment assistance or even relocation. 
Body camera footage shows part of fatal Minnetonka standoff between armed man and deputies
Body camera video released Wednesday by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office shows portions of an April 10 shootout in Minnetonka that resulted in the wounding of two deputies and the death of a man who officials say fired at the officers.  
Second suspect in Nudieland mass shooting in custody
A second suspect in the mass shooting at a Minneapolis punk show last summer is in juvenile detention and was in court Wednesday afternoon.
Teen arrested in connection with Nudieland mass shooting at Minneapolis punk show
About 30 to 50 people were gathered at the house venue known as Nudieland in south Minneapolis for a show on the evening of Aug. 11 when the suspects walked up to the alley and opened fire after 10 p.m., according to witnesses.
Justice Department pays $138 million over FBI failures in Larry Nassar case
The DOJ settlement goes to 139 victims of Larry Nassar, the disgraced team doctor of USA Gymnastics who sexually assaulted elite and Olympic gymnasts, after the FBI failed to promptly investigate.