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Crime, Law and Justice

BCA identified three officers who used force in Benton County shootout

BCA identified three officers who used force in Benton County shootout

When officers tried to execute the warrant last Thursday morning, they were met with a volley of gunfire. Five officers sustained injuries not considered life threatening. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Leonard Allan Cure, freed after a wrongful conviction, is shot dead in a traffic stop

Leonard Allan Cure, freed after a wrongful conviction, is shot dead in a traffic stop

Cure was exonerated in 2020 after more than 16 years in prison for a robbery he did not commit. He was fatally shot by a Georgia sheriff's deputy after being pulled over for speeding.
by Joe Hernandez and Vanessa Romo

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DFL leaders, ACLU vow to step in after Mille Lacs County judge challenges felon vote law

DFL leaders, ACLU vow to step in after Mille Lacs County judge challenges felon vote law

In a pair of sentencing orders last week, Judge Matthew Quinn said the law restoring voting rights to those convicted of a felony who serve out their prison sentence was unconstitutional. And he barred two people from voting, registering to vote or attempting to vote while on probation.
by Dana Ferguson

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Patty Wetterling shares her story in new memoir 'Dear Jacob'

Patty Wetterling shares her story in new memoir 'Dear Jacob'

For the past 34 years, Patty Wetterling has been the face of the tragedy, the search and the hope through it all. Now, she is sharing her story in a new book.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Man faces misdemeanor charge for twice bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see governor

Man faces misdemeanor charge for twice bringing guns to Wisconsin Capitol, demanding to see governor

Joshua Pleasnick reportedly told a police officer he had no intention of using the weapon but wanted to speak to Gov. Tony Evers about men who have been abused by women but aren’t getting any help from authorities.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. government agrees to settlement with migrant families separated at the border

U.S. government agrees to settlement with migrant families separated at the border

The deal, which a federal judge must approve, bars immigration officials from imposing a blanket policy of family separation for the next eight years. It does not provide any monetary compensation.
by Jasmine Garsd

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