Crime, Law and Justice

October 20, 2021 12:05 PM

Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

The gunman's defense team is hoping to avoid the death penalty that prosecutors are seeking for the murders of 17 students and staff in Parkland, Fla.

by Bill Chappell

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October 19, 2021 6:57 PM

Jan. 6 panel approves criminal contempt report for ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon

The House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol approved a criminal contempt report against the ally of former President Donald Trump's for defying a subpoena.

by Claudia Grisales

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October 19, 2021 6:20 PM

Renaissance Festival manager faces new sexual assault charges

Scott County prosecutors have re-filed sexual assault charges against a former Renaissance Festival manager. Authorities dropped the case a year ago after the alleged victim said she was unable to testify.

by Matt Sepic

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October 19, 2021 5:55 PM

MPD is looking for a new early intervention program — have they gotten any better?

The city of Minneapolis will soon be shopping for new early intervention software for police. The programs are designed to identify officers who are struggling before misconduct arises. They're also not new; they've been around since the 1980s and have often been criticized as ineffective.

by Steven John, Megan Burks and Matt Mikus

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October 19, 2021 4:10 PM

The FBI searched properties in Washington and New York linked to a Russian oligarch

FBI agents executed search warrants at properties that are tied to metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska, who is sanctioned by the U.S. government.

by Ryan Lucas

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October 18, 2021 4:47 PM

Minnesota nears 400 traffic deaths this year, outpacing 2020

Speed has been the largest contributing factor in this year's fatalities.

by The Associated Press

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October 18, 2021 4:12 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of officers accused of excessive force

The controversial legal defense protects police from liability when accused of misconduct. Advocates have called for the court or Congress to reform the doctrine.

by Becky Sullivan

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October 18, 2021 12:18 PM

Derek Chauvin hires lawyer to represent him on appeal

Derek Chauvin has hired an attorney to represent him as he appeals his murder conviction in the death of George Floyd. Attorney William Mohrman filed a document with the court on Friday saying he would represent Chauvin on his appeal.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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October 18, 2021 4:00 AM

What you need to know about the trial set to begin in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Three white men are accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man shot and killed as he was jogging down a residential street after being chased by pickup trucks. Jury selection begins Monday.

by Joe Hernandez

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October 17, 2021 6:52 PM

Protester shot by Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha is now suing Wisconsin authorities

The lawsuit alleges that authorities in Kenosha not only knew that armed vigilantes planned to patrol the protest attended by Black Lives Matter supporters, but also encouraged their participation.

by Joe Hernandez

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Crime, Law and Justice

Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Jan. 6 panel approves criminal contempt report for ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon

Renaissance Festival manager faces new sexual assault charges

MPD is looking for a new early intervention program — have they gotten any better?

The FBI searched properties in Washington and New York linked to a Russian oligarch

Minnesota nears 400 traffic deaths this year, outpacing 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of officers accused of excessive force

Derek Chauvin hires lawyer to represent him on appeal

What you need to know about the trial set to begin in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Protester shot by Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha is now suing Wisconsin authorities

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