Crime, Law and Justice

Poll: A plurality of Americans support religious work exemptions—but only if not costly
The McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s most recent Mood of the Nation poll finds that a slight plurality of Americans favor religious-based work exemptions for government employees, “but only if the cost and inconvenience are minimal.”
A shooting near Virginia Commonwealth University in downtown Richmond following a high school graduation ceremony injured multiple people Tuesday, according to police and school district officials.
Judge finds 2021 St. Cloud bank standoff suspect competent to stand trial
A federal judge ruled Monday that a man charged in connection with a nearly nine-hour standoff at a St. Cloud bank is competent to stand trial. No one suffered physical injuries in the May 6, 2021, incident when Ray Reco McNeary, 38, allegedly took five Wells Fargo employees hostage, threatened them with scissors and demanded $60,000 in cash.
3M may be nearing deal to settle lawsuits over 'forever chemicals'
A federal judge has granted a motion to delay the start of a trial in which a Florida city is seeking damages from 3M over the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals.” The two sides reportedly are close to reaching a settlement.
Police in St. Croix County, Wis. shot a 42-year-old male suspect while responding to a domestic disturbance in the 1900 block of County Road CC in Star Prairie Township. The suspect died at the scene.
Metro Transit police chief promises safety improvements
Metro Transit officials are promising to tackle crime and other safety problems on the Twin Cities’ public transit system.