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Crime, Law and Justice

Kimmel's suspension for Kirk comments sparks furor over free speech and censorship

Kimmel's suspension for Kirk comments sparks furor over free speech and censorship

After Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended "indefinitely" for comments he made following Charlie Kirk's death, questions about free speech and just what is government censorship reach heightened levels.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Feds charge 8 in 'massive fraud' tied to Minnesota housing stabilization program

Feds charge 8 in 'massive fraud' tied to Minnesota housing stabilization program

Federal Medicaid funds were supposed to help people with disabilities find housing. Instead, information on eligible beneficiaries was used to submit inflated and fake reimbursement claims, federal prosecutors said Thursday, adding that more charges are expected.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Matt Sepic

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Mississippi police await autopsy results for Black student found hanged at university

Mississippi police await autopsy results for Black student found hanged at university

Mississippi police on Wednesday awaited autopsy results for a Black student found hanging from a tree at Delta State University, in a case that has ignited strong emotions in a state with a history of racist violence.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis man admits starting 2023 mosque fires

Minneapolis man admits starting 2023 mosque fires

Jackie Rahm Little, who has a history of severe mental illness, appeared in court after a federal judge determined that the 38-year-old was competent to proceed following treatment.  
by Matt Sepic

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Alleged Minneapolis carjacker who killed two women and injured a child makes first appearance

Edward Tiki Arrington, who is also known as Troy Payton, appeared in a neck brace and wheelchair, having been hospitalized after the alleged carjacking and police pursuit in Minneapolis early September.
by Cari Spencer

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Carver man federally indicted with 16 counts of animal crushing

A Carver man who allegedly made animal torture YouTube videos under the channel “Prince’s Chomp Squad” was federally indicted with 16 counts of animal crushing.
by Cari Spencer

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Walz, state legislators aim to stop fraud schemes

Walz, state legislators aim to stop fraud schemes

State legislators are urging the state’s Department of Human Services to double down on fraud prevention, as Gov. Tim Walz launches a new plan to crack down on fraud.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Trial begins for woman accused of murdering Minneapolis DJ Liara Tsai

Trial begins for woman accused of murdering Minneapolis DJ Liara Tsai

Margot Lewis of Iowa is accused of murdering Minneapolis DJ Liara Tsai and is facing second-degree murder charges in this week’s trial. Police say Lewis is a former romantic partner of Tsai.
by Nicole Ki

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