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Crime, Law and Justice

Anonymous jury ordered for ex-cop in Daunte Wright's death

Anonymous jury ordered for ex-cop in Daunte Wright's death

Judge Regina Chu said the court won’t release juror names and contact information until sometime after the trial. Similar restrictions were in place for the trial of ex-Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.
by The Associated Press

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Lawsuit: State Fair must allow people to carry guns

Lawsuit: State Fair must allow people to carry guns

A gun owners group and two other plaintiffs filed a lawsuit Tuesday that argues the quasi-state agency that produces the Minnesota State Fair cannot prohibit people with permits from carrying firearms on the fairgrounds. 
by Brian Bakst and Tim Nelson

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Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, citing sex assault at 17

Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, citing sex assault at 17

One of Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accusers sued Prince Andrew on Monday, taking accusations that she has repeatedly publicly lodged against him, including that he sexually assaulted her when she was 17, to a formal venue.
by The Associated Press

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Fired St. Paul officer who wounded unarmed Black man won't be charged

Fired St. Paul officer who wounded unarmed Black man won't be charged

A former St. Paul police officer fired for the nonfatal shooting of an unarmed Black man who had been hiding from police last November after allegedly livestreaming a sexual assault will not be criminally charged, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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MPD officers who killed Dolal Idd cleared of criminal charges

MPD officers who killed Dolal Idd cleared of criminal charges

Dakota County attorney Kathy Keena announced Friday that after reviewing the investigation, the officers were justified in using deadly force when they shot and killed 23-year-old Dolal Idd at a south Minneapolis gas station in December 2020. 
by Riham Feshir

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Trial for ex-cop in Daunte Wright death won't be broadcast

Trial for ex-cop in Daunte Wright death won't be broadcast

Judge Regina Chu denied a request to broadcast the proceedings, saying the public and media will have ample space to view the trial in the courtroom and overflow rooms.
by The Associated Press

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Outside investigator to look at Senate harassment case

Outside investigator to look at Senate harassment case

An outside investigator will look at how DFL leaders responded to a staffer’s allegations she was sexually harassed by another staffer. Some DFL senators have said they’re concerned the complaint was not properly addressed.
by MPR News Staff

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