Crime, Law and Justice

Divisive social media star Andrew Tate detained in Romania in human trafficking case
Andrew Tate, a U.K.-U.S. citizen who was banned from social media platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech, was reportedly detained in Romania on human trafficking and rape charges.
Charges: Mall of America shooters chased, confronted, killed 19-year-old
Charges filed Thursday against four teens detailed a chaotic scene Friday at the Mall of America's Nordstrom store before the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Johntae Hudson, who died of multiple gunshot wounds. Prosecutors did not disclose a motive.
Ex-Minneapolis cop charged with beating man during 2020 unrest
The Minnesota Attorney General's office on Wednesday charged a former Minneapolis police officer for allegedly punching and kicking a man who'd surrendered after shooting at police in self-defense in the days after George Floyd’s murder.
Judge orders another long prison term in Gov. Whitmer plot
A Delaware trucker described as an architect of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison. The sentence announced Wednesday is the longest yet given to anyone convicted in the plot.
After the Club Q shooting, drag queens say they're upping security measures
Drag has grown in visibility in recent years as a way to celebrate gender fluidity and self-expression, especially among the LGBTQ community and its allies. That's made it a target of the right wing.
Body of missing 20-year-old Stillwater man found
The body of 20-year-old George Musser was found after a daylong search Sunday. Family and friends plan to hold a vigil to honor him Monday evening.