Crime, Law and Justice

Police say 6 dead, 10 injured in Sacramento shooting
Shortly after the shooting, video was posted on Twitter that showed people running through the street amid the sound of rapid gunfire. Video showed multiple ambulances at the scene.
Judge Regina Chu, who presided over Potter trial, is retiring
Hennepin County District Court judge Regina Chu, who recently presided over the manslaughter trial of Kimberly Potter, is retiring at the age of 68.
Minnesota welder Seven Bailey on trans visibility and amplifying voices through their work
Even if you haven’t heard Seven Bailey’s name yet, you’ve seen their work. Bailey constructed the iconic metal fist in George Floyd Square, as well as the massive 10-ton Nimbus sculpture on Nicollet Mall in front of Minneapolis Central Library.
State review faults law enforcement response to unrest after Floyd killing
The analysis released Thursday says law enforcement didn't appropriately distinguish between lawful and unlawful demonstrations, and that some community members felt abandoned by the police. The review was especially critical of the Minneapolis police response.
Rep. McCollum calls on Thomas to resign from Supreme Court
Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum said recent revelations that Thomas' wife pushed Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff to take steps to overturn the 2020 presidential election have left the justice "ethically compromised.”
Legal ethics experts agree: Justice Thomas must recuse in insurrection cases
Legal ethics experts had previously said while Ginni Thomas is an outspoken conservative activist, her husband is able to act as an independent judge of matters that come before the court.
Hennepin top prosecutor candidates say they'll reduce crime and disparities
The half dozen people who hope to be the next Hennepin County Attorney all say that reducing violent crime and racial disparities in the criminal justice system are among their top priorities.