Crime, Law and Justice

6-year-old shot Monday in Minneapolis gunfire dies
Activist K.G. Wilson identified the girl as his granddaughter, Aniya Allen. Wilson said the car Aniya and her family were riding in was caught in the crossfire of a shootout in north Minneapolis.
Feds had intelligence ahead of Capitol riot — but didn't analyze it, a report says
A forthcoming report says Department of Homeland Security officials had the intelligence they needed to predict that the pro-Trump rally would become violent. What was missing was DHS telling the people who needed to know.
Minneapolis mayor says police changes will increase safety
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced a sweeping set of public safety proposals that he said would make all neighborhoods in the city safe, while holding police officers accountable. There is likely to be some political pushback, as some City Council members have favored a plan to recreate the Police Department.
Gaetz associate pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges
A Florida politician who emerged as a central figure in the Justice Department’s sex trafficking investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz pleaded guilty Monday to six federal charges and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors as part of a plea deal.
Judge eyes Dec. 6 trial date for ex-cop charged in Daunte Wright killing
Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu said during a Monday hearing that probable cause exists to support the charge of second-degree manslaughter against former Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter. Prosecutors want the trial livestreamed. The defense does not.