Crime, Law and Justice

May 4, 2023 10:40 AM

Opportunities and hope behind bars

People who are incarcerated are less likely to return to jail or prison if they have access to education and arts programs. MPR News host Angela Davis highlights Minnesota programs bringing education, the arts and hope to people behind bars.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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May 4, 2023 10:39 AM

Jury convicts Enrique Tarrio of the Proud Boys on seditious conspiracy charge

After four months of trial, a jury has convicted Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and other members of the far-right club of seditious conspiracy for their roles on Jan. 6, 2021.

by Carrie Johnson

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May 4, 2023 8:30 AM

State sues southeastern Minnesota gas station after gasoline leaks into Elgin’s water system

The complaint alleges that the leak occurred over the course of 41 days, and that the gas station owners ignored safety measures that would have prevented it.

by Catharine Richert

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May 4, 2023 12:29 AM

McDonald's franchises face more than $200,000 in fines for child-labor law violations

Three franchisees operating McDonald's locations in Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana collectively had 305 minors working illegally. They are ordered to pay more than $200,000 in civil penalties.

by Ayana Archie

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May 3, 2023 7:31 PM

Alleged members of Minneapolis gangs face charges

Dozens of alleged members and associates of Minneapolis street gangs are facing charges as part of a wide-ranging anti-violence effort by local and federal law enforcement.

by Matt Sepic

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May 3, 2023 3:22 PM

Atlanta police search for a gunman who killed 1 and injured 4 in a medical building

A 39-year-old woman was killed and four other women were injured after a gunman opened fire in a downtown Atlanta medical office building, police said.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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May 3, 2023 12:00 PM

The Texas man accused of killing 5 neighbors is in custody, authorities say

The suspect, 38-year-old Francisco Oropesa, fled the scene, leading law enforcement on a massive manhunt over more than three days. The shooting seemed to be spurred by a noise complaint.

by James Doubek

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May 2, 2023 7:16 PM

U.N. Panel hears Minnesotans' stories of systemic racism in policing and prisons

Two experts from the United Nations Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in the context of Law Enforcement (EMLER) were at the Twin Cities Urban League Headquarters in North Minneapolis as part of a fact-gathering tour across the country.

by Nicole Ki

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May 2, 2023 12:47 PM

Record number of people arrested in an international fentanyl operation, DOJ says

The Department of Justice announced arrests in an international operation targeting fentanyl sales on the dark web that spanned the U.S., Europe and South America. Nearly 300 people were arrested.

by Deepa Shivaram

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May 2, 2023 10:25 AM

Staff member seriously injured in assault at MSOP in Moose Lake

State officials say a staff member at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program in Moose Lake was seriously injured Monday in an “unprovoked attack” by a client.

by Tim Nelson

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Crime, Law and Justice

Opportunities and hope behind bars

Jury convicts Enrique Tarrio of the Proud Boys on seditious conspiracy charge

State sues southeastern Minnesota gas station after gasoline leaks into Elgin’s water system

McDonald's franchises face more than $200,000 in fines for child-labor law violations

Alleged members of Minneapolis gangs face charges

Atlanta police search for a gunman who killed 1 and injured 4 in a medical building

The Texas man accused of killing 5 neighbors is in custody, authorities say

U.N. Panel hears Minnesotans' stories of systemic racism in policing and prisons

Record number of people arrested in an international fentanyl operation, DOJ says

Staff member seriously injured in assault at MSOP in Moose Lake

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