Crime, Law and Justice

Why it's unlikely ethics rules on Supreme Court gift disclosures will work
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may not comply with stricter disclosure rules, according to a legal expert who says, "They're the Supreme Court. They do what they want."
A shooting at a bank in downtown Louisville has left 5 people dead and 9 injured
Police say at least four people were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting at a bank building in downtown Louisville, and the suspected shooter is also dead. Police say six others were brought to the hospital after the Monday morning shooting.
Pentagon, Justice Department investigate as secret military documents appear online
Dozens of classified U.S. documents detailing the war in Ukraine have appeared on multiple social media sites. There's no word on who might be responsible for leaking or stealing the material.
Hennepin Co. prosecutor Moriarty rips Walz, Ellison for taking over McKeever case
Tensions escalated Friday around the killing of Zaria McKeever as Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for taking the case out of her hands. Moriarty was also confronted by McKeever’s family.
Some ‘cautiously hopeful’ state oversight will lead to changes in Minneapolis police
A court-enforceable agreement between the city of Minneapolis and the state requires ambitious changes to how the Minneapolis Police Department functions. But achieving the goals of the agreement is going to require courageous leadership from elected officials and committed engagement from the public.