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Crime, Law and Justice

Prosecutor on Wright's case resigns, citing 'vitriol'

Prosecutor on Wright's case resigns, citing 'vitriol'

A prosecutor who was handling the case against a former suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright has resigned, saying “vitriol” and “partisan politics” have made it hard to pursue justice.
by The Associated Press

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‘We cannot stop’: Families of victims push for police reform

‘We cannot stop’: Families of victims push for police reform

On the eve of the anniversary of George Floyd’s killing, those who have lost loved ones to police killings around the country came to Minneapolis to call for changes to federal and state laws.
by Jon Collins

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Floyd's death laid bare the 'Minnesota Paradox' of racism

Floyd's death laid bare the 'Minnesota Paradox' of racism

George Floyd's death under a white Minneapolis police officer's knee severely tarnished Minnesota's reputation as a progressive state on matters of race. Many Black residents say it was never deserved in the first place.
by The Associated Press

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Capturing history: One year covering the George Floyd story

At the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, MPR Morning Edition's Cathy Wurzer brings together MPR News journalists in a virtual conversation to discuss their experiences covering the story from the beginning.
by Cathy Wurzer, Laura Yuen, Brandt Williams and Evan Frost

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Special report: Host Angela Davis explores how George Floyd changed us

Special report: Host Angela Davis explores how George Floyd changed us

As we mark a year since George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, host Angela Davis reflects on how he changed us — a special broadcast heard on public radio stations across the country.
by Angela Davis and Megan Burks

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Meditation coach, beekeeper, prosecutor: Meet the man who helped convict Derek Chauvin

Meditation coach, beekeeper, prosecutor: Meet the man who helped convict Derek Chauvin

Jerry Blackwell became known worldwide as the lawyer who opened the case against Derek Chauvin and then shut it. As he returns to his quiet, eclectic life, he spoke with MPR News about the trial and why it was so personal.
by Riham Feshir

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Duluth records 1st homicide of year; suspect arrested

A 22-year-old man who was shot in Duluth has died, police said Sunday. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, WDIO-TV reported.
by The Associated Press

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Hundreds rally in Minneapolis to remember George Floyd, push for reforms

Hundreds rally in Minneapolis to remember George Floyd, push for reforms

Members of George Floyd’s family, and others who lost loved ones to police encounters, joined activists and residents in Minneapolis on Sunday for a rally that was one of several events planned nationwide to mark the one-year anniversary of Floyd’s murder.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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