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Crime, Law and Justice

George Floyd: Paramedic testifies in 3 cops' federal trial

George Floyd: Paramedic testifies in 3 cops' federal trial

A third day of testimony concluded Wednesday in the federal trial of three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's constitutional rights, with prosecutors calling to the stand the paramedic who arrived on the scene and thought Floyd was already dead.
by Nina Moini

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George Floyd: Bodycam video rolls in 3 cops' federal trial

George Floyd: Bodycam video rolls in 3 cops' federal trial

A second day of testimony wrapped up Tuesday in the federal trial of three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's constitutional rights, failing to intervene as fellow officer Derek Chauvin killed the man as he subdued him.
by Jon Collins

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The Supreme Court adds affirmative action to its potential hit list

The Supreme Court adds affirmative action to its potential hit list

With the court already having heard arguments this term on abortion and guns, this case marks yet another politically charged issue that threatens to uproot decades of legal doctrine.
by Nina Totenberg and Eric Singerman

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Human smuggling suspect from Florida released without bond

Human smuggling suspect from Florida released without bond

A Florida man arrested for human smuggling after the bodies of four people were found near the Canada and U.S. border during a blizzard has been released from jail without having to pay bond.
by The Associated Press

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Crime debate begins in advance of legislative session

Crime debate begins in advance of legislative session

Democrats in the Minnesota House said Monday they want to spend $100 million on several initiatives that they believe will help tackle crime. Republicans said the plan won’t hold criminals accountable. 
by Tim Pugmire

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How Hennepin's director of corrections is approaching youth and carjackings

How Hennepin's director of corrections is approaching youth and carjackings

In response to a wave of carjackings, Hennepin County officials are paying special focus to concerns related to youth offenders. The director of the county department of corrections — who was a Minneapolis cop for over 20 years — weighs in on prevention and public safety efforts.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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