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Crime, Law and Justice

Minnesota jurors must speak English — some worry that's a proxy for race in jury selection

Minnesota jurors must speak English — some worry that's a proxy for race in jury selection

Attorneys can’t strike potential jurors because of their race, but they can excuse jurors for linguistic reasons in most courts. It happened in both the Derek Chauvin and Kimberly Potter trials.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Some lockdown drills can harm students' mental health. Here's what one expert advises

Some lockdown drills can harm students' mental health. Here's what one expert advises

The shooting at Oxford, Mich., drew attention to the school's lockdown drills and how students were trained to respond to such crises. But certain high-intensity drills can have negative impacts, too.
by Rachel Treisman

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Long list of challenges for Minneapolis interim police chief

Long list of challenges for Minneapolis interim police chief

The new interim police chief in Minneapolis is stepping into a leadership role that comes with significant challenges, including a department that is down hundreds of officers, a city experiencing a surge in violent crime and strained community relations over the death of George Floyd. 
by The Associated Press

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Kimberly Potter trial: Emotions high as video of Wright killing plays in court

Kimberly Potter trial: Emotions high as video of Wright killing plays in court

Opening statements and early witnesses brought intensity and drama to the courtroom Wednesday. Jurors saw police bodycam and dashcam video, including Potter shooting Wright, the chaotic aftermath and his mother’s emotional arrival at the scene.
by Jon Collins, Nina Moini and Matt Sepic

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Shadow of Floyd, Chauvin case hangs over Kimberly Potter's trial

Shadow of Floyd, Chauvin case hangs over Kimberly Potter's trial

It’s former Officer Kimberly Potter who’s on trial for the killing of Daunte Wright. But the trial in the same courtroom where ex-cop Derek Chauvin was convicted earlier this year of killing George Floyd is casting its shadow over the proceedings.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press and Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Brooklyn Center council approves compromise public safety budget

Brooklyn Center council approves compromise public safety budget

The city of Brooklyn Center is making changes in its approach to public safety in the wake of the killing by a police officer of Daunte Wright. But a compromise preserved more of the Police Department.
by Peter Cox

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Examining Minneapolis police chief Arradondo's retirement, legacy

Examining Minneapolis police chief Arradondo's retirement, legacy

After 32 years in the Minneapolis Police Department and four years as chief of police, Medaria Arradondo will retire in January. MPR News reporter Matt Sepic and editor Brandt Williams joined host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the context of the announcement and Arradondo’s legacy.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Arradondo won't seek a new term as Minneapolis police chief

Arradondo won't seek a new term as Minneapolis police chief

Medaria Arradondo said Monday he’ll retire from the department next month. Mayor Jacob Frey said he expected to announce an interim chief in the coming days along with plans for a national search to find a permanent leader.
by Matt Sepic and Nina Moini

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