Crime, Law and Justice

Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges
New York prosecutors are expected to announce the first criminal indictment Thursday in a two-year investigation into former President Donald Trump's business practices, accusing his namesake company and Allen Weisselberg of tax crimes related to fringe benefits for employees.
Court OKs 3rd-degree murder against 3-ex cops in Floyd death
The Minnesota Court of Appeals says prosecutors may file aiding and abetting third-degree murder charges against three former Minneapolis police officers in the death of George Floyd.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday indefinitely suspended the law license of frequent justice candidate Michelle MacDonald, affirming a referee's finding that she violated the state's rules of professional conduct by falsely impugning the integrity of a judge.
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Leaders: Minneapolis police field training needs better oversight
A report from the city’s Audit Committee released Monday comes several days after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin had served as a field training officer for Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng — both of whom face aiding and abetting charges in Floyd’s killing.
What causes gun violence and how can we stop it? 
Gun violence is on the rise in the Twin Cities and across the country. Host Angela Davis talks with a criminologist and the director of the Office of Violence Prevention for the city of Minneapolis about what might be driving the dramatic rise and how to stop it. 
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sees a cycle of inaction on police reform
The Minnesota attorney general who prosecuted Derek Chauvin wants Congress to act on police reform. He wants to see a national registry of "bad cops" and limitations on qualified immunity.
Effort to restore felon voting rights continues in courts after legislative move falters
A lawsuit appealed to the state Supreme Court argues that people convicted of felonies should be able to vote after serving their jail or prison sentence. It’s an issue that Minnesota lawmakers are not taking up for now, but civil liberties activists are trying to keep alive.