Crime, Law and Justice

Supreme Court upholds conviction of Buffalo clinic shooter
Gregory Ulrich, 70, was convicted of shooting five people and detonating explosive devices at the Allina Health clinic in February 2021. 
Executive is convicted of insider trading related to medical device firm acquisition
Prosecutors say an executive at a medical device company has been convicted in Minnesota of insider trading for a scheme involving negotiations for the acquisition of the firm that was valued at $1.6 billion. 
Three slain Minnesota first responders remembered for their commitment to service
Two young police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed in a burst of gunfire over the weekend as they responded to a domestic disturbance call in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville. Here are the victims’ stories.
2 men are charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City's Super Bowl celebration
Two men charged with murder in last week's shooting after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade were strangers who pulled out guns and began firing within seconds of starting an argument, according to court documents released Tuesday.
Indian courts can't prosecute non-Indian drug suspects. Tribes say it's a problem
As the fentanyl crisis ravages Native American communities, some of their leaders want Indian police and courts to go after non-tribal dealers. But they can't without getting permission from Congress.
How far can cities go to clear homeless camps? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide
Lower courts have said it's unconstitutional to punish people for sleeping outside if no shelter is available. Cities say these rulings have paralyzed their efforts to manage growing tent encampments.