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Crime, Law and Justice

Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws

Fired worker sues government in a case that could upend civil rights laws

A fired immigration judge says she was dismissed from her job because of her gender, her status as a dual citizen of Lebanon and the fact that she once ran for municipal office in Ohio as a Democrat.
by Carrie Johnson

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Former Minneapolis Chamber leader admits stealing Crime Stoppers money as part of fraud scheme

Former Minneapolis Chamber leader admits stealing Crime Stoppers money as part of fraud scheme

The former CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce returned to federal court Monday, where he admitted stealing more than $200,000 as part of an embezzlement scheme.
by Matt Sepic

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Central Minnesota priest accused of sexually abusing, stalking, threatening woman

Central Minnesota priest accused of sexually abusing, stalking, threatening woman

St. Cloud diocese leaders were told of concerns raised about Joseph Herzing three years ago. After completing treatment, Herzing was allowed to return to active ministry, where he continued to serve until criminal charges were filed last week.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns

Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns

Rahmanullah Lakanwal's behavior deteriorated so sharply that a community advocate reached out to a refugee organization for help, fearing he was becoming suicidal.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin seeks to block Morgan Geyser's conditional release after escape from group home

Wisconsin seeks to block Morgan Geyser's conditional release after escape from group home

Wisconsin authorities have asked a state court to revoke the conditional release of Morgan Geyser, the woman who in 2014 almost killed her sixth grade classmate in the name of horror villain Slender Man and escaped from a group home earlier this week.
by The Associated Press

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Mariah Samuels’ family calls first–degree murder charges against her ex-boyfriend ‘bittersweet’

Mariah Samuels’ family calls first–degree murder charges against her ex-boyfriend ‘bittersweet’

David Wright faces new first-degree murder charges in the September shooting of Mariah Samuels. Her family calls the move by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office “bittersweet.”
by Jon Collins

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