Crime, Law and Justice

A man opened fire at a business in western Maryland on Thursday, killing three people before the suspect and a state trooper were wounded in a shootout, authorities said.
How to watch Jan. 6 insurrection hearings and what to know
Nearly a year since its inception, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will go public with its findings starting Thursday night as lawmakers hope to show the American public how democracy came to the brink of disaster.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears lawsuit seeking more police in Minneapolis
The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday morning that the city needs to “restore” the Minneapolis Police Department as part of a lawsuit from a group of Minneapolis residents who want more officers on the force.
Minnesota auto dealers sue to block state's 'clean cars' plan
The Minnesota Auto Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit challenging the state's "clean cars" plan adopted late last year, which is intended to increase the number of electric vehicles for sale in Minnesota and reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.
A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced former Minneapolis police Officer Ty Jindra, 29, to more than 3 years in prison for stealing drugs including oxycodone and methamphetamine from citizens during illegal searches.