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Crime, Law and Justice

Mpls. police, mayor say they'll focus on juvenile offenders to curb robberies, carjacking

Mpls. police, mayor say they'll focus on juvenile offenders to curb robberies, carjacking

Mayor Jacob Frey and incoming interim police Chief Amelia Huffman unveiled their first major public safety initiative, saying they plan to redouble efforts to reduce carjacking and robberies.
by Tim Nelson

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Explainer: The 'slip and capture' argument in ex-cop Kimberly Potter's case

Explainer: The 'slip and capture' argument in ex-cop Kimberly Potter's case

One of the key elements in the defense of Kimberly Potter is a phenomenon known as “slip and capture.” An expert witness is expected to testify that this can result in people making serious errors — such as reaching for a gun when they meant to grab a Taser.
by Jon Collins

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Appeals court to decide if Minnesota DNR can be sued in tribal court

Appeals court to decide if Minnesota DNR can be sued in tribal court

A federal appeals court panel heard arguments Thursday in a wild rice case that tests whether the White Earth Band of Ojibwe can sue the state of Minnesota in tribal court.
by Dan Gunderson

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Defense begins presenting in Kimberly Potter trial: Updates from reporter Jon Collins

Defense begins presenting in Kimberly Potter trial: Updates from reporter Jon Collins

The prosecution has rested in the trial of Kimberly Potter, the white former Brooklyn Park officer charged in the shooting death of 20-year-old Black man Daunte Wright. As Potter's defense team began presenting their case, MPR News reporter Jon Collins joined host Cathy Wurzer with more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Prosecutors expected to wrap up case against Kimberly Potter

Prosecutors expected to wrap up case against Kimberly Potter

Prosecutors were expected to wrap up their case Thursday against the Minnesota police officer charged in Daunte Wright's death, setting the stage for a defense that at some point will have Kimberly Potter directly addressing the jury.
by The Associated Press

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MPR News reporter Brian Bakst on Chauvin's guilty plea in federal civil rights case

MPR News reporter Brian Bakst on Chauvin's guilty plea in federal civil rights case

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was in federal court Wednesday morning for a half-hour hearing in which he pleaded guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst was in the courtroom and joined host Cathy Wurzer with more.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ex-cop Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd federal civil rights case

Ex-cop Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd federal civil rights case

Derek Chauvin’s plea means he will not face a federal trial in January, although he could end up spending more years behind bars. In June, Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years on state charges of murder and manslaughter in Floyd’s killing.
by Brian Bakst and Matt Sepic

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