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Crime, Law and Justice

St. Paul police arrest teen in St. Anthony Park fatal shooting

St. Paul police arrest teen in St. Anthony Park fatal shooting

St. Paul police said Wednesday they arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood.
by Matt Sepic

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N.Y. Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges

N.Y. Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges

Federal prosecutors say Santos schemed to defraud campaign donors of their cash when he allegedly used the money to pay for personal expenses, including luxury clothes.
by Brian Mann

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Former MPD officer admits using unnecessary force in 2020 beating of man in custody

Former MPD officer admits using unnecessary force in 2020 beating of man in custody

Justin Stetson pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony and gross misdemeanor charges after punching and kicking Jaleel Stallings during an arrest in 2020. However, the felony will be dropped if he abides by the terms of the plea agreement.
by Matt Sepic

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As St. Paul preps new gun security law, mayor’s father's story a cautionary tale

As St. Paul preps new gun security law, mayor’s father's story a cautionary tale

With the St. Paul City Council set to vote next week on a new firearms security ordinance backed by Mayor Melvin Carter, the story of his father’s stolen weapon shows the lingering peril of stolen firearms. 
by Tim Nelson

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St. Croix deputy's funeral set for Friday in Hudson

St. Croix deputy's funeral set for Friday in Hudson

The funeral for a St. Croix County Sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot over the weekend is set for this Friday at Hudson High School. Kaitie Leising, 29, was the fourth law enforcement officer in the region to be killed in the line of duty since April 1.
by Matt Sepic

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Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota lawmakers seek to sharply limit no-knock warrants

Minnesota lawmakers seek to sharply limit no-knock warrants

Legislation that would significantly restrict the use of no-knock warrants by law enforcement is in the final stage of discussion. The father of Amir Locke implored lawmakers to act.
by Brian Bakst

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Advocating for sexual assault survivors

Advocating for sexual assault survivors

People who have been sexually assaulted are often not believed and their cases are likely not prosecuted. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with author and sexual assault survivor Roxane Gay and Artika Roller, executive director of the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault about how to prevent sexual violence and support survivors.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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'His Name is George Floyd' wins Pulitzer Prize for best nonfiction

'His Name is George Floyd' wins Pulitzer Prize for best nonfiction

The book “His Name is George Floyd” has won a Pulitzer Prize in best general nonfiction. The award was announced Monday. All Things Considered host Tom Crann spoke with one of the authors, Robert Samuels in May 2022.
by Tom Crann

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